Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 177,379	$ 120,158	$ 81,819
Foreign currency translation gain / (loss) adjustment	3,328	(5,878)	4,527
Total Comprehensive Income	180,707	114,280	86,346
Less: Comprehensive Income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(9,923)	(8,171)	(5,299)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Sun Communities, Inc.	$ 170,784	$ 106,109	$ 81,047