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Cost of Living in Taylor County, FL

Population 21,503 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$988
Median home value$114,600
Median household income$49,073

The median rent in Taylor County, FL is $988/month, 41% lower than the Florida median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $114,600, 66% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $49,073 a year, 34% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 24.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $579/mo

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Taylor County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Taylor CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$988$1,669$1,413
Median home value$114,600$359,000$332,700
Median household income$49,073$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate76.0%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate17.3%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.4%4.8%5.2%
Work from home8.0%15.7%15.1%
Median age43.942.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Taylor County, FL?

The median gross rent in Taylor County, FL is $988 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,520 a year in gross income.

Is Taylor County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 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

Caddo Parish, LARent $974 · Income $50,705Dougherty County, GARent $935 · Income $49,044Red River County, TXRent $1,044 · Income $48,491Lauderdale County, MSRent $953 · Income $50,817Fairfield County, SCRent $938 · Income $47,885Hinds County, MSRent $1,061 · Income $49,402

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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