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Cost of Living in Haines City, FL

Population 34,234 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,224
Median home value$288,900
Median household income$65,975

The median rent in Haines City, FL is $1,224/month, 27% lower than the Florida median and 13% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $288,900, 13% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $65,975 a year, 12% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $48,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,461/mo

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Haines City vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Haines CityFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,224$1,669$1,413
Median home value$288,900$359,000$332,700
Median household income$65,975$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate71.0%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.7%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate16.1%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.9%4.8%5.2%
Work from home10.4%15.7%15.1%
Median age38.042.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Haines City, FL?

The median gross rent in Haines City, FL is $1,224 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Haines City, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $48,960 a year in gross income.

Is Haines City, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 13% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.4 times the median household income.

Other cities in Florida

Jacksonville, FLRent $1,465 · Income $69,872Miami, FLRent $1,758 · Income $62,462Tampa, FLRent $1,701 · Income $75,475Orlando, FLRent $1,747 · Income $72,336St. Petersburg, FLRent $1,663 · Income $75,192Port St. Lucie, FLRent $1,937 · Income $80,648

Cities with a similar cost of living

Terrell, TXRent $1,232 · Income $65,842Foley, ALRent $1,242 · Income $66,336Pasadena, TXRent $1,213 · Income $64,927Warner Robins, GARent $1,212 · Income $66,970Warren, MIRent $1,225 · Income $64,016Pittsburgh, PARent $1,261 · Income $65,742

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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