salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 42.3 minutes each way. Most homes (81.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $115,760 a year. That is $56 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 451 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ave Maria?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ave Maria
| Size | Ave Maria | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,173 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,762 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,631 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ave Maria
Life in Ave Maria
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ave Maria?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $292 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $459,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ave Maria, FL?
Renting in Ave Maria costs a median of about $2,894 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Ave Maria?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $115,760 a year, or $56 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ave Maria cheap or expensive?
Ave Maria is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.3% of the typical household income of $111,030. It ranks 451st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ave Maria?
The median homeowner in Ave Maria pays $4,279 a year in property taxes, about 0.93% of the median home value.
Is Ave Maria 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 Ave Maria?
The median home value in Ave Maria is $459,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
8,258 people live in Ave Maria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.