Welcome to Siesta Key

Barrier island with white sand beach ranked #1 in the USA

Siesta Key (zipcode 34242) is an eight-mile-long barrier island with gorgeous quartz white sand beaches surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Siesta Key Beach is ranked the #1 beach in the US and the #11 beach in the world. This island paradise is the perfect destination to enjoy year-round relaxation and rejuvenation. Siesta Key is packed with amenities including exceptional shopping and dining.

Siesta Key offers stunning waterfront homes with easy access to boating and other water-based activities. Housing options on the island include breathtaking contemporary masterpieces and spacious single-family homes in a range of styles. Siesta Key also features comfortable condominium complexes with access to private pools and other amenities.

Siesta Key Market Trends

Current real estate insights for Siesta Key (Updated 2024-2025)

$1.41M

Median Luxury Price

▲ Stable

Avg Days on Market

▲ Balanced

$745

Price per Sq Ft

▲ 9.8% YoY

1.8

Months Inventory

▼ 25% YoY

Market Insight: A Tale of Two Markets

The 2025 outlook for Siesta Key shows a distinct split. The luxury sector ($2M+) remains highly resilient, driven by demand for newer, hurricane-hardened waterfront estates. Meanwhile, the condo market ($500k–$1M) offers rising inventory, creating rare negotiating power for buyers looking for vacation rentals or second homes. Canal-front homes in neighborhoods like Siesta Isles are seeing particularly strong interest from boaters.

Neighborhood Guide

Siesta Key Village

The heartbeat of the island. Perfect for those who want walkability to nightlife, boutiques, and the main public beach. Properties here are often colorful bungalows and low-rise condos.

Siesta Isles

A boater's paradise. This deep-water canal community features wide waterways, private docks, and ranch-style homes that have often been luxuriously renovated.

Point of Rocks

Located mid-island, this area is famous for its unique limestone rock formations and private, quiet atmosphere. It feels more secluded and offers some of the best snorkeling on the Gulf Coast.

Turtle Beach Area

The southern tip of the key. Far quieter than the north, this area offers high-rise condos with sweeping views and direct access to a steeper, less crowded beach.

What to Love

#1 beach in the United States
Island paradise for relaxation and rejuvenation
Vibrant "Village" nightlife
Boating and water-based recreation
Free "Siesta Breeze" trolley service

People & Lifestyle

Living in Siesta Key means having one of the world's finest beaches right on your doorstep. The gorgeous white sand Siesta Key Beach has been recognized by TripAdvisor, the Travel Channel, and other organizations as the finest beach in the United States. The lifestyle is "barefoot elegance"—days are spent on the water or sand, while evenings transition to sunset cocktails and fresh seafood dinners in the village.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Siesta Key is home to many outstanding restaurants ranging from laidback seafood shacks to upscale fine dining.

Fine Dining & Date Night

Summer House Steak & Seafood is the island's premier chop house, famous for its Wagyu steaks and a signature Roasted Chicken that locals rave about. Ophelia's on the Bay offers the most romantic setting on the island, with tables right on the water's edge and a menu highlighting seared tuna and scallops. Café Gabbiano brings authentic Italian to the Village with a 4,000-bottle wine cellar.

Casual & Family Friendly

Siesta Key Oyster Bar (SKOB) is an island institution with dollar bills stapled to the walls, live music, and fresh oysters. Sun Garden Café is the go-to brunch spot—don't miss their legendary sweet potato pancakes. The Old Salty Dog serves their famous beer-battered hot dogs in a pet-friendly, open-air setting.

Shopping

Shopping is split between two hubs. Siesta Key Village (North) offers trendy boutiques like Foxy Lady and Island Trader Boutique. The South Village (Crescent Beach area) is quieter but offers excellent beach gear shops and surf stores like Siesta Key Outfitters.

Things to Do

Siesta Key features multiple beach accesses with beautiful white sands rolling out to the shimmering Gulf. Siesta Key Beach has repeatedly been named the #1 beach in the United States by Trip Advisor. Amenities include the Siesta Key Beach Pavilion. Other beaches include the sea turtle nesting site Turtle Beach and the popular snorkeling spot Crescent Beach.

Hidden Gems & Local Favorites

Point of Rocks: Just south of Crescent Beach, this is the only geological rock formation on Florida's west coast, making it the premier spot for snorkeling.
Jim Neville Marine Preserve: A hidden maze of mangrove tunnels accessible by kayak. It's a quiet escape from the busy beaches where you can spot manatees and osprey.
Siesta Key Drum Circle: Every Sunday evening just before sunset, a community of drummers and dancers gathers on the main public beach for a free, spirited celebration of the sunset.

Schools

While there are no schools directly on the island, Siesta Key is served by some of Sarasota County's highest-rated public schools, located just across the bridge:

Phillippi Shores Elementary, Public, A-Rated, IB World School
Brookside Middle School, Public, A-Rated
Sarasota High School, Public, known for AICE Cambridge Program
Pine View School, Public (Magnet), Grades 2-12, consistently ranked #1 in FL

#1 Beach in America World-Class Dining Luxury Waterfront Living

Overview for Siesta Key, FL

5,690 people live in Siesta Key, where the median age is 66 and the average individual income is $117,411. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,690

Total Population

66 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$117,411

Average individual Income

Around Siesta Key, FL

There's plenty to do around Siesta Key, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

2

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

45

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sunshine Canning, The Lounge at element, and Captain Charlie Veon.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Sunshine Canning page on Yelp Search 289 Lime Cir on Google Maps	Dining · $	4.22 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Lounge at element page on Yelp Search 1409 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	4.1 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Captain Charlie Veon page on Yelp	Active	2.63 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sung Cho's Tae Kwon Do page on Yelp Search 2345 Bee Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Active	2.29 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 10Ten Fitness page on Yelp Search 1509 State St Sarasota on Google Maps	Active	4.06 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Sarasota Saltwater Adventures page on Yelp Search 1780 Phillippi Shores Dr on Google Maps	Active	1.16 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dayna Purcell Hair page on Yelp Search 1816 Hillview on Google Maps	Beauty	2.83 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Angelique's-A Salon & Boutique page on Yelp Search 8383 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	4.86 miles	11 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Epiphany Rejuvenation Sanctuary page on Yelp Search 1974 Adams Ln on Google Maps	Beauty	4.09 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Kristy's Massage Studio page on Yelp Search 3932 Swift Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	2.66 miles	10 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the B D Michaels Hair Salon page on Yelp Search 2611 Mall Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.39 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Muscle Repair Shop page on Yelp Search 1217 East Ave S on Google Maps	Beauty	3.43 miles	13 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hair Habit Salon page on Yelp Search 4571 Bee Ridge Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	4.87 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Spalypso page on Yelp Search 7037 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	2.81 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Katrina Lynn Salon page on Yelp Search 8383 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	4.86 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the A Lash Above page on Yelp Search 5899 Whitfield Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	2.36 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Lasting Looks of Sarasota page on Yelp Search 3300 S Tamiami Trl on Google Maps	Beauty	2.21 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Karen Fronckoski- Lourdes' Nail Studio page on Yelp Search 330 S Pineapple Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	3.89 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Super Eyebrow Art page on Yelp Search 2316 Gulf Gate Dr on Google Maps	Beauty	2.6 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Siesta Key, FL

Population Households Employment

Siesta Key has 3,083 households, with an average household size of 1.85. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Siesta Key do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 5,690 people call Siesta Key home. The population density is 2,427.07 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

5,690

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

66

Median Age

49.77 / 50.23%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

3,083

Total Households

1.85

Average Household Size

$117,411

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

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Schools in Siesta Key, FL

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Primary Schools ()

Middle Schools ()

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Siesta Key. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Name

Featured Properties

For Sale
$29,995,000

8501 MIDNIGHT PASS RD, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 6 Beds
- 9 Baths
- 11,606 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$11,995,000

6001 GULF OF MEXICO DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,959 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$7,999,000

1199 WESTWAY DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
For Sale

$4,995,000

6453 GULFSIDE RD, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
Pending
$4,500,000

2333 GULF OF MEXICO DR #1A2, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,060 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,995,000

1300 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #505, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,302 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,795,000

8250 HUGH ALISON PL, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 5,163 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,749,000

7418 WESTMORELAND DR, SARASOTA, FL 34243
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,502 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,595,000

3540 MISTLETOE LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,166 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,595,000

3540 MISTLETOE LN, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,166 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,495,000

258 GOLDEN GATE PT #801, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,031 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,299,000

435 L AMBIANCE DR #K506, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,820 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,295,000

2945 PYRULA DR, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,815 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$3,295,000

642 S OWL DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 2,428 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$3,100,000

113 FILLMORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,008 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,799,000

2050 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN DR #B704, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,936 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,799,000

7660 DONALD ROSS RD W, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,902 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,695,000

355 S SHORE DR, SARASOTA, FL 34234
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,276 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$2,495,000

1281 GULF OF MEXICO DR #906, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,655 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,350,000

3930 ELYSIAN WOODS LN, SARASOTA, FL 34231
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,531 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$2,195,000

1901 MORRILL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 7 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,155 Sq.Ft.
For Sale

$2,195,000

201 N WASHINGTON DR, SARASOTA, FL 34236
Pending
$1,995,000

6641 ST JAMES XING, UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,096 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,975,000

541 FORE DR, BRADENTON, FL 34208
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,296 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,795,000

1994 TOM MORRIS DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 3,713 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,795,000

800 N TAMIAMI TRL #505/507, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,981 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,695,000

3040 GRAND BAY BLVD #234, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,550 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,495,000

2301 GULF OF MEXICO DR #73N, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,235 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$1,399,000

3825 SARASOTA GOLF CLUB BLVD, SARASOTA, FL 34240
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 3,800 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,999

111 S PINEAPPLE AVE #1103, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,600 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,299,000

1055 GULF OF MEXICO DR #504, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,199,000

1308 OLD STICKNEY POINT RD #W23, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,467 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1000 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #402, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,290 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$1,095,000

1919 LAUREL ST, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,713 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$995,000

1000 LONGBOAT CLUB RD #1103, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,409 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$995,000

5311 GULF OF MEXICO DR #3, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,028 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$949,000

1065 GULF OF MEXICO DR #603, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,503 Sq.Ft.
Pending
$939,000

3080 GRAND BAY BLVD #516, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,380 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$899,000

1125 GULF OF MEXICO DR #101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,172 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$895,000

4235 GULF OF MEXICO DR #T101, LONGBOAT KEY, FL 34228
- 1 Bed
- 1 Bath
- 720 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$759,000

1328 SIESTA BAYSIDE DR #1328C, SARASOTA, FL 34242
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,280 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$419,900

631 N ORANGE AVE #107, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
$379,000

631 N ORANGE AVE #208, SARASOTA, FL 34236
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 784 Sq.Ft.