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Is Clermont, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 30 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,24628% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,767about $7,397/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$418,40026% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 78% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $89,840 a year. That is $43 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 330 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clermont
$2,246

How much do households earn in Clermont?

Under $25k
11.9%
$25k–50k
21.2%
$50k–100k
35.7%
$100k–150k
19.3%
$150k+
9.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clermont

SizeClermontU.S. average
Studio$1,975$1,338
1 bedroom$1,665$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,839$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,192$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,592$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Clermont 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 Clermont, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Clermont

🏛️ Property tax$2,845a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clermont

Commute to work31.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clermont?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $657 a month less.

Renting
$2,246
Owning
$2,903

Owning assumes a typical $418,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,840 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clermont, FL?

Renting in Clermont costs a median of about $2,246 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Clermont?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $89,840 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clermont cheap or expensive?

Clermont is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.4% of the typical household income of $88,767. It ranks 330th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clermont?

The median homeowner in Clermont pays $2,845 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Clermont 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 Clermont?

The median home value in Clermont is $418,400, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

46,853 people live in Clermont. Numbers are typical (middle) values.