Sunrise, FL

Sunrise FL scores 75/100 on safety (above average). Crime is about 38% below the national average. Pick the neighborhood carefully. Some ZIPs are fine, others are not.

Detail: overall crime index 62 (100 = avg); violent crime index 53; property crime index 70. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Sunrise. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Sunrise is about $2,140/month (expensive). At $2,140/month for a typical unit, you need about $77,040+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $354,500.

Median household income is $77,652, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($77,652) clears the $77,040 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 83°F (highs near 86°F, lows near 79°F).

Midafternoon outdoor time is limited most of summer without shade and water. Plan on summer electric bills around $200–$300/month for a typical apartment if you run AC hard. If you visit, go in July or August. That is the real test.

Hazard indexes (100 ≈ typical U.S.): weather hazard index 148. Ask insurers for a quote on the ZIP you want. Deductibles can move your monthly cost as much as a $50–$100 rent difference.

Who tends to thrive in Sunrise: (1) Households that want quieter streets (safety sits at 75/100) (2) Dual-income households (at $2,140/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (3) People relocating for a job who can pick a safer ZIP (citywide safety is 75/100) (4) Households earning $77,040+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,140/month

Who should look elsewhere: (1) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,140/month) (2) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,140/month (3) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Sunrise does not clear every bar)

Income sniff test: clear about $77,040 household income for $2,140/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Sunrise holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 75/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,140/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.