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Sunrise, FL

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Sunrise, FL

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 71
Population96,633
Foreign Born14.2%
Population Density5,966people per mi²
Median Age42.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

150/100

50% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Sunrise, Florida

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $27k$51k
Comfortable $64k$94k
Luxury $112k+$174k+
Elite (Top 5%) $132k+$205k+
Affordability Ratio

77%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
7
Poor
5
Negative
0

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

8.9mi

Airport

FLL — Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International

9.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Plantation, FL

4.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.4 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.3 mi
Marina10Nearest 7.1 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range11Nearest 5 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$72k+9.3%
4% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$687k
5% above US avg
College Educated
32.9%
6% below US avg
WFH
11.6%
19% below US avg
Homeownership
69.3%
6% above US avg
Median Home
$329k
17% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 73% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+79.1%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+74.5%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.23 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.25 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr+83.8%
Burglary
0.82 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.09 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.43 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+22Solidly Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sunrise, Florida
Dem Rep
10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B-
Fair9.1% of income
Property Rights
B+
GoodIJ Grade B+
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (10% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season365 days365 frost-free
Annual Rainfall77.4"
Elevation10 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C
Weak28 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor5,966/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor14 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 1068 mi · coast 7.8 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$648.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMiami442k people are 28 mi away
Nearest Major AirportFLL9.2 mi away
Distance to State Capital383 miTallahassee, FL
Nearest Prison23 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:56:41.000Z

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