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Cost of Living in Charlotte County, FL

Population 201,064 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,464
Median home value$328,900
Median household income$69,952

The median rent in Charlotte County, FL is $1,464/month, 12% lower than the Florida median and 4% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $328,900, about the same as the national median. Households earn a median of $69,952 a year, 6% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $58,560/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,663/mo

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Charlotte County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Charlotte CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,464$1,669$1,413
Median home value$328,900$359,000$332,700
Median household income$69,952$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate83.8%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher27.0%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate9.0%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%4.8%5.2%
Work from home16.2%15.7%15.1%
Median age59.942.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Charlotte County, FL?

The median gross rent in Charlotte County, FL is $1,464 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $58,560 a year in gross income.

Is Charlotte County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 4% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.7 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

Chatham County, GARent $1,471 · Income $71,097Hampton city, VARent $1,427 · Income $69,621Coconino County, AZRent $1,473 · Income $72,966Butte County, CARent $1,414 · Income $67,928Bethel Census Area, AKRent $1,474 · Income $73,996Yavapai County, AZRent $1,351 · Income $69,613

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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