The Town FilesSouth Gate Ridge, Florida
Community in Sarasota County · population 6,024 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $444,800
- Household income
- $70,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 52° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 51
- Median age
- 50.6
South Gate Ridge is a community of 6,024 people in Sarasota County, Florida. The median home is worth $444,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 86% of Florida towns, better transit than 80% of Florida towns, more vibrant than 76% of Florida towns.
How South Gate Ridge ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Gate Ridge is worth $444,800, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 6.3 times the median household income of $70,469, which is more affordable than 13% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,612 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Gate Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $444,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,612 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $70,469 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.3× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.1% | — |
Who lives in South Gate Ridge
| People | South Gate Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 17.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 38.4% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 18.5% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in South Gate Ridge
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 52.3°F. About 49.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 1 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Gate Ridge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on January 17, 2016 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 11, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 21, 1999.
Severe weather in Sarasota County since 1996
Sarasota County has been included in 48 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Sarasota County
Sarasota County had 190,078 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $65,133 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in South Gate Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Towns near South Gate Ridge
- Ridge Wood Heights, FL1.0 mi · 5,064 people · home $370,700
- Bee Ridge, FL1.4 mi · 9,955 people · home $412,400
- Southgate, FL1.7 mi · 6,287 people · home $422,000
- Gulf Gate, FL2.0 mi · 7,340 people · home $357,500
- Sarasota Springs, FL2.1 mi · 12,521 people · home $349,100
- South Sarasota, FL2.2 mi · 5,133 people · home $780,200
- Siesta Key, FL3.3 mi · 5,454 people · home $985,800
- Lake Sarasota, FL4.0 mi · 3,979 people · home $381,000
South Gate Ridge questions
Is South Gate Ridge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Gate Ridge scores better for retirees than 74% of Florida towns and quieter than 45%. 29.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.6).
How much does a house cost in South Gate Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in South Gate Ridge is valued at $444,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,469, so homes cost about 6.3 times income. Median rent is $1,612 a month.
What is the weather like in South Gate Ridge?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 52.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does South Gate Ridge get tornadoes?
51 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Gate Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on January 17, 2016. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)