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Cost of Living in Nassau County, FL

Population 97,859 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,526
Median home value$382,800
Median household income$89,804

The median rent in Nassau County, FL is $1,526/month, 9% lower than the Florida median and 8% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $382,800, 15% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $89,804 a year, 20% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $61,040/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,936/mo

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Nassau County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Nassau CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,526$1,669$1,413
Median home value$382,800$359,000$332,700
Median household income$89,804$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate82.7%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.6%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate9.7%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.5%4.8%5.2%
Work from home13.7%15.7%15.1%
Median age46.542.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Nassau County, FL?

The median gross rent in Nassau County, FL is $1,526 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $61,040 a year in gross income.

Is Nassau County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 8% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.3 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

Skagit County, WARent $1,536 · Income $89,263Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CTRent $1,546 · Income $89,667South Central Connecticut Planning Region, CTRent $1,525 · Income $88,197Henrico County, VARent $1,541 · Income $88,783Kaufman County, TXRent $1,554 · Income $89,485Orange County, NCRent $1,496 · Income $90,089

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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