salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $103,800 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 412 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alafaya?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alafaya
| Size | Alafaya | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,929 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,785 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,924 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,407 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,514 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alafaya overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alafaya, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alafaya
Life in Alafaya
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alafaya?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $357 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $425,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $42,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alafaya, FL?
Renting in Alafaya costs a median of about $2,595 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Alafaya?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $103,800 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alafaya cheap or expensive?
Alafaya is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $108,875. It ranks 412th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alafaya?
The median homeowner in Alafaya pays $3,315 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Alafaya more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alafaya?
The median home value in Alafaya is $425,500, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
92,449 people live in Alafaya. Numbers are typical (middle) values.