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Cost of Living in Pasco County, FL

Population 611,444 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,505
Median home value$300,900
Median household income$70,492

The median rent in Pasco County, FL is $1,505/month, 10% lower than the Florida median and 7% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $300,900, 10% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $70,492 a year, 5% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $60,200/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,522/mo

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Pasco County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Pasco CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$1,505$1,669$1,413
Median home value$300,900$359,000$332,700
Median household income$70,492$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate75.7%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.2%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate11.1%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.9%4.8%5.2%
Work from home20.3%15.7%15.1%
Median age43.442.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Pasco County, FL?

The median gross rent in Pasco County, FL is $1,505 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $60,200 a year in gross income.

Is Pasco County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 7% 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

Chatham County, GARent $1,471 · Income $71,097Coconino County, AZRent $1,473 · Income $72,966Jefferson County, WARent $1,522 · Income $74,048Hampton city, VARent $1,427 · Income $69,621Bethel Census Area, AKRent $1,474 · Income $73,996Charlottesville city, VARent $1,540 · Income $74,824

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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