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Is Clewiston, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 41 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,12421% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,714about $5,143/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$239,20028% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 74% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,960 a year. That is $41 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 298 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Clewiston
$2,124
South Apopka
$1,145
Lecanto
$1,372
Lake Alfred
$1,419
West Samoset
$1,480
Belle Isle
$1,528
Inverness Highlands South
$1,356

How much do households earn in Clewiston?

Under $25k
19.5%
$25k–50k
25.1%
$50k–100k
27.9%
$100k–150k
17.9%
$150k+
3.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Clewiston

SizeClewistonU.S. average
1 bedroom$806$1,324
3 bedrooms$1,867$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Clewiston

🏛️ Property tax$2,311a year · 0.97% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$239a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Clewiston

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree17.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clewiston?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $464 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,124
Owning
$1,660

Owning assumes a typical $239,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clewiston, FL?

Renting in Clewiston costs a median of about $2,124 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,960 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Clewiston cheap or expensive?

Clewiston is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.3% of the typical household income of $61,714. It ranks 298th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Clewiston?

The median homeowner in Clewiston pays $2,311 a year in property taxes, about 0.97% of the median home value.

Is Clewiston 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 Clewiston?

The median home value in Clewiston is $239,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.

7,348 people live in Clewiston. Numbers are typical (middle) values.