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Cost of Living in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Population 43,945 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,299
Median home value$678,200
Median household income$122,925

The median rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $2,299/month, 38% higher than the Florida median and 63% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $678,200, 104% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $122,925 a year, 65% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $91,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $3,429/mo

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Lakewood Ranch vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Lakewood RanchFloridaU.S.
Median rent$2,299$1,669$1,413
Median home value$678,200$359,000$332,700
Median household income$122,925$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate80.0%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher60.6%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate7.4%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.7%4.8%5.2%
Work from home31.6%15.7%15.1%
Median age53.542.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL?

The median gross rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $2,299 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lakewood Ranch, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $91,960 a year in gross income.

Is Lakewood Ranch, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 63% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.5 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

McNair, VARent $2,287 · Income $122,778Fair Oaks, VARent $2,275 · Income $123,947Benicia, CARent $2,280 · Income $121,204Morristown, NJRent $2,274 · Income $121,340Rocklin, CARent $2,258 · Income $124,168Mill Creek, WARent $2,249 · Income $124,364

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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