salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,520 a year. That is $36 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 189 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dade City?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dade City
| Size | Dade City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,056 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $901 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,270 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dade City 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 Dade City, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dade City
Life in Dade City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dade City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $192 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $240,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,080 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dade City, FL?
Renting in Dade City costs a median of about $1,863 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Dade City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,520 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dade City cheap or expensive?
Dade City is rated OK: rent takes 29.6% of the typical household income of $75,610. It ranks 189th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dade City?
The median homeowner in Dade City pays $2,012 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.
Is Dade City 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 Dade City?
The median home value in Dade City is $240,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
8,152 people live in Dade City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.