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Is Citrus Hills, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6078% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$92,575about $7,715/month · 6% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$436,60031% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Most homes (91.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,280 a year. That is $31 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 122 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Citrus Hills
$1,607
Hernando
$1,014
Palm Beach
$2,432
Memphis
$1,234
Brooksville
$1,913
St. Augustine Shores
$1,908
Lake Park
$1,684

How much do households earn in Citrus Hills?

Under $25k
5.4%
$25k–50k
22.4%
$50k–100k
36.2%
$100k–150k
17.5%
$150k+
12.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Citrus Hills overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Citrus Hills, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Citrus Hills

🏛️ Property tax$3,315a year · 0.76% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$216a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Citrus Hills

Commute to work21.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree39.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home91.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Citrus Hills?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,422 a month less.

Renting
$1,607
Owning
$3,029

Owning assumes a typical $436,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,660 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Citrus Hills, FL?

Renting in Citrus Hills costs a median of about $1,607 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Citrus Hills?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,280 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Citrus Hills cheap or expensive?

Citrus Hills is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $92,575. It ranks 122nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Citrus Hills?

The median homeowner in Citrus Hills pays $3,315 a year in property taxes, about 0.76% of the median home value.

Is Citrus Hills 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 Citrus Hills?

The median home value in Citrus Hills is $436,600, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

9,304 people live in Citrus Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.