Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 413,737	$ 147,451	$ 177,379
Foreign currency translation gain / (loss) adjustment	(476)	4,205	3,328
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax	345	0	0
Total Comprehensive Income	413,606	151,656	180,707
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(21,484)	(8,598)	(9,923)
Comprehensive Income attributable to Sun Communities, Inc.	$ 392,122	$ 143,058	$ 170,784