Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 120,849	$ 63,355	$ 148,790	$ 47,877
Foreign currency translation gain / (loss) adjustment	(1,220)	3,872	(2,115)	(3,428)
Total Comprehensive Income	122,069	67,227	150,905	44,449
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,100)	(2,883)	(7,435)	(1,615)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Sun Communities, Inc.	$ 114,969	$ 64,344	$ 143,470	$ 42,834