salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 34.9 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,520 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 211 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brooksville?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brooksville
| Size | Brooksville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,148 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,203 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,277 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brooksville 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 Brooksville, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Brooksville
Life in Brooksville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brooksville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $935 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $141,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brooksville, FL?
Renting in Brooksville costs a median of about $1,913 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Brooksville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,520 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brooksville cheap or expensive?
Brooksville is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.8% of the typical household income of $59,238. It ranks 211th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brooksville?
The median homeowner in Brooksville pays $1,496 a year in property taxes, about 1.06% of the median home value.
Is Brooksville 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 Brooksville?
The median home value in Brooksville is $141,000, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
9,457 people live in Brooksville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.