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Is Davie, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 32 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,47541% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$94,099about $7,842/month · 8% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$462,90039% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.9 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,000 a year. That is $48 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 390 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Davie
$2,475
$2,388

How much do households earn in Davie?

Under $25k
9.3%
$25k–50k
19.4%
$50k–100k
32.0%
$100k–150k
18.9%
$150k+
14.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 33.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Davie

SizeDavieU.S. average
Studio$2,007$1,338
1 bedroom$2,115$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,037$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,476$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,970$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Davie

🏛️ Property tax$4,551a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Davie

Commute to work28.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Davie?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $737 a month less.

Renting
$2,475
Owning
$3,212

Owning assumes a typical $462,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $46,290 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Davie, FL?

Renting in Davie costs a median of about $2,475 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,000 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Davie cheap or expensive?

Davie is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.6% of the typical household income of $94,099. It ranks 390th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Davie?

The median homeowner in Davie pays $4,551 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Davie 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 Davie?

The median home value in Davie is $462,900, about 4.9 times the typical yearly household income.

108,346 people live in Davie. Numbers are typical (middle) values.