Sunrise

The city of Sunrise, Florida is a sight to behold at sunset from a bird's eye view.
Gated communities offers its Sunrise residents a sense of security and privacy.
Luxurious apartments and condominiums offer modern amenities to its Sunrise residents.
The Sunrise neighborhood was reincorporated in 1971 as residential oasis in Sunrise, Florida.
Sunrise residents have easy access to the Sawgrass Expressway to commute to and from work.

Sunrise, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$2,034

Population

92,522

Renter Mix

35% Rent

Perfectly stationed between Florida’s natural wonders and the bright lights of Miami.

Beach Shopping Sports Golf

Welcome to Sunrise, Florida, located in Broward County, just six miles west of Fort Lauderdale. This well-established community offers a range of housing options, from apartment communities to single-family homes. Current rental trends show one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,043, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,443. The Sawgrass Mills area features residential communities near Florida's largest outlet shopping destination. Residents enjoy easy access to the Everglades and Amerant Bank Arena, which hosts NHL Florida Panthers games and major entertainment events.

Originally established as Sunrise Golf Village in 1961, the city's history includes developer Norman Johnson's memorable "upside-down house" marketing campaign. Now spanning more than 18 square miles, Sunrise provides residents with over 250 acres of parkland, including Seven Bridges at Springtree Golf Club and a tennis complex featuring 15 courts. The community calendar includes annual traditions like the Earth Day Festival and Cultural Festival. The Sawgrass International Corporate Park serves as a major employment center, home to several national companies. The city offers access to eleven public schools and multiple parks and recreation facilities. Transportation is convenient via I-595, I-75, and the Sawgrass Expressway.

Explore the City

Luxurious apartments and condominiums offer modern amenities to its Sunrise residents.

The Sunrise neighborhood was reincorporated in 1971 as residential oasis in Sunrise, Florida.

Sunrise residents have easy access to the Sawgrass Expressway to commute to and from work.

Drive along the Sawgrass Expressway and head into the Sunrise neighborhood after a long day.

Tons of popular shop and eateries can all be found at the Sawgrass Mills Mall in Sunrise, FL.

Athletes are often found getting their morning workout in at Sunrise Golf Village East.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$64,647

Average: $81,636

Education

25,942

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

48,785

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Sunrise has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
35%
Non-Renters
65%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sunrise, FL is $1,780 for a studio, $2,042 for one bedroom, $2,413 for two bedrooms, and $2,983 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sunrise has decreased by -1.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,042/month
795 Sq Ft
House
$4,367/month
1,877 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,082/month
1,037 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,770/month
1,351 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Sunrise, FL

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Discovery Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

816 Students

Franklin Academy Sunrise

Public

Grades K-8

1,381 Students

Sawgrass Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

826 Students

Horizon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

568 Students

Banyan Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

401 Students

Franklin Academy Sunrise

Public

Grades K-8

1,381 Students

Westpine Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

916 Students

Bair Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

766 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Young at Art Children's Museum
  • Markham Park/Fox Observatory
  • Tree Tops Park
  • Flamingo Gardens
  • Long Key Natural Area & Nature Center

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Miami International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.