Sarasota County, Florida
FACT 6 OF 28
VERIFIEDThe workers who keep this county running can't afford to live here.
Every budget that grew the county's share of that cost passed with Neunder and Smith voting yes.
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What the job pays vs the $87,170 a one-income family of four needs
CNA$33,280
Food service worker$37,107
Starting teacher$47,500
Average worker$60,112
Needed for a one-income family of four
$87,170
Even the $80,633 median household income — inflated by retiree wealth — falls short.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024; Census ACS 2023; FY2026 Adopted Budget (Method F basis)