Region more affordable for first-timers
Those without houses to sell first would need to spend 22.66% of income
Source: sarasotaheraldtribune.fl.newsmemory.com
Southwest Florida Region more affordable for first-time buyers. The affordability index in the Sarasota-Manatee region was 22.6%, meaning buyers would have to dedicate 22.6% of their income to buy a home.