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Cost of Living in Broward County, FL

Population 1,977,129 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,907
Median home value$414,600
Median household income$77,633

The median rent in Broward County, FL is $1,907/month, 14% higher than the Florida median and 35% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $414,600, 25% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $77,633 a year, 4% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 29.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $76,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,096/mo

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Broward County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Broward CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,907$1,669$1,413
Median home value$414,600$359,000$332,700
Median household income$77,633$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate63.6%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.7%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate12.2%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%4.8%5.2%
Work from home14.7%15.7%15.1%
Median age41.342.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Broward County, FL?

The median gross rent in Broward County, FL is $1,907 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Broward County, FL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $76,280 a year in gross income.

Is Broward County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 35% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.3 times the median household income.

Other counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County, FLRent $1,829 · Income $71,753Palm Beach County, FLRent $1,916 · Income $83,581Hillsborough County, FLRent $1,667 · Income $79,540Orange County, FLRent $1,775 · Income $79,719Duval County, FLRent $1,475 · Income $71,277Pinellas County, FLRent $1,642 · Income $72,646

Counties with a similar cost of living

Kings County, NYRent $1,833 · Income $80,263Teller County, CORent $1,880 · Income $85,361Queens County, NYRent $1,956 · Income $86,136DeKalb County, GARent $1,692 · Income $80,644San Bernardino County, CARent $1,801 · Income $85,478Calaveras County, CARent $1,625 · Income $78,647

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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