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Cost of Living in Hamilton County, FL

Population 13,616 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$724
Median home value$111,200
Median household income$50,144

The median rent in Hamilton County, FL is $724/month, 57% lower than the Florida median and 49% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $111,200, 67% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $50,144 a year, 33% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $28,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $562/mo

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Hamilton County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Hamilton CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$724$1,669$1,413
Median home value$111,200$359,000$332,700
Median household income$50,144$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate79.8%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.0%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate20.1%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.7%4.8%5.2%
Work from home8.1%15.7%15.1%
Median age41.242.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Hamilton County, FL?

The median gross rent in Hamilton County, FL is $724 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $28,960 a year in gross income.

Is Hamilton County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 49% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.2 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

Van Buren County, ARRent $722 · Income $50,354Iosco County, MIRent $719 · Income $50,066Adams County, OHRent $732 · Income $50,264Smyth County, VARent $731 · Income $49,883Henry County, VARent $728 · Income $50,760Carter County, TNRent $739 · Income $50,135

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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