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Cost of Living in Washington County, FL

Population 25,529 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$888
Median home value$171,000
Median household income$58,210

The median rent in Washington County, FL is $888/month, 47% lower than the Florida median and 37% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $171,000, 49% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $58,210 a year, 22% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $35,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $865/mo

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Washington County vs. Florida vs. U.S.

Washington CountyFloridaU.S.
Median rent$888$1,669$1,413
Median home value$171,000$359,000$332,700
Median household income$58,210$74,568$80,734
Homeownership rate80.0%67.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.5%34.1%35.7%
Poverty rate17.3%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%4.8%5.2%
Work from home7.4%15.7%15.1%
Median age41.742.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Washington County, FL?

The median gross rent in Washington County, FL is $888 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $35,520 a year in gross income.

Is Washington County, FL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 37% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 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

Sebastian County, ARRent $886 · Income $57,790Burke County, NCRent $884 · Income $58,592Sullivan County, TNRent $889 · Income $58,807Yancey County, NCRent $882 · Income $58,709Laurens County, SCRent $880 · Income $57,623Warren County, MSRent $888 · Income $59,401

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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