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Real Estate Acquisitions, 2016 Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Acquisitions - 2016 [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 910,559 $ 848,669
Net income $ 38,556 $ 195,760
Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Earnings Per Share, Basic $ 0.59 $ 3.65
Net income attributable to Sun Communities, Inc. shareholders - diluted (in dollars per share) $ 0.58 $ 3.65
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions [Member]    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenue $ 8,540  
Net income $ 1,847