2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Sarasota Springs, FL vs Parkland, FL

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Parkland older or younger than people in Sarasota Springs?
- The Median Age in Parkland is 2.9 years younger than in Sarasota Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Parkland or Sarasota Springs?
- Parkland housing costs are 311.3% more expensive than Sarasota Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Parkland or Sarasota Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Parkland is 6.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Sarasota Springs.

Things to do in Sarasota Springs?
Sarasota Springs, FL is located just northwest of Tampa Bay near Manatee River covering 22square miles Sarasota springs has around 20900 inhabitants making it one of the larger cities in Florida Residents can take advantage of services like libraries fire departments historical landmarks cultural events or outdoor activities such as fishing kayaking or bird watching at one nearby state parks reserves lakes streams estuaries beaches or wetlands

Things to do in Parkland?
Parkland FL sits at the edge of Everglades National Park well known for numerous active recreational activities including hiking trails, fishing spots plus boat tours available during warmer months!

 Sarasota Springs, FLParkland, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,772329,725,481
 Median Income$78,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$246,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.21  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sarasota Springs    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

looking for lowincome housing ,diable and want to enjoy  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Sarasota Springs

Reviews for Parkland    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I am only 18 years old, but I have lived here for 10 years, more than half of my life. I attended Riverglades Elementary, Westglades middle, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Let's face it, South Florida has really gone downhill fast in the past 5-7 years. Maybe it was the economy crashing, maybe it was the influx of crazies and weirdos to  More

   |    Reply

Our family is from Chicago and we have been living here a year now. Our family settled in NE Parkland, which is considered the "older" section of town. I like it here!   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Parkland


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.