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Cost of Living in Calhoun County, FL

Population 13,492 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$779
Median home value$145,300
Median household income$50,517

The median rent in Calhoun County, FL is $779/month, 53% lower than the Florida median and 45% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $145,300, 56% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $50,517 a year, 32% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $31,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $735/mo

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Calhoun County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Calhoun CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$779$1,669$1,413
Median home value$145,300$359,000$332,700
Median household income$50,517$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate78.8%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate20.7%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate8.0%4.8%5.2%
Work from home4.1%15.7%15.1%
Median age42.242.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Calhoun County, FL?

The median gross rent in Calhoun County, FL is $779 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $31,160 a year in gross income.

Is Calhoun County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 45% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Florida

Miami-Dade County, FLRent $1,829 · Income $71,753Broward County, FLRent $1,907 · Income $77,633Palm 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 $71,277

Counties with a similar cost of living

Graves County, KYRent $775 · Income $50,772Hardin County, TNRent $775 · Income $49,956Warren County, NCRent $790 · Income $50,638Shelby County, TXRent $781 · Income $49,776Chattooga County, GARent $790 · Income $50,285Lauderdale County, TNRent $774 · Income $49,879

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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