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Cost of Living in Putnam County, FL

Population 75,164 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$906
Median home value$160,300
Median household income$47,934

The median rent in Putnam County, FL is $906/month, 46% lower than the Florida median and 36% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $160,300, 52% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $47,934 a year, 36% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $36,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $811/mo

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Putnam County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Putnam CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$906$1,669$1,413
Median home value$160,300$359,000$332,700
Median household income$47,934$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate75.4%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate23.4%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate7.4%4.8%5.2%
Work from home9.8%15.7%15.1%
Median age45.042.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Putnam County, FL?

The median gross rent in Putnam County, FL is $906 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $36,240 a year in gross income.

Is Putnam County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 36% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.3 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

Lanier County, GARent $913 · Income $47,186Darlington County, SCRent $896 · Income $48,581Miller County, ARRent $892 · Income $48,836Oktibbeha County, MSRent $915 · Income $46,695Fairfield County, SCRent $938 · Income $47,885Scott County, MSRent $888 · Income $48,786

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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