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Is East Lake-Orient Park, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8013% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,014about $5,085/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$233,20030% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,040 a year. That is $35 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 159 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

East Lake-Orient Park
$1,801
Golden Gate
$2,012
Rockledge
$2,633
Citrus Park
$1,531
West Melbourne
$2,148
Crestview
$1,938
Fleming Island
$1,870

How much do households earn in East Lake-Orient Park?

Under $25k
16.2%
$25k–50k
29.6%
$50k–100k
36.9%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
3.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in East Lake-Orient Park

SizeEast Lake-Orient ParkU.S. average
Studio$1,266$1,338
1 bedroom$1,337$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,674$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,768$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,891$2,098

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

How expensive is East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in East Lake-Orient Park

🏛️ Property tax$1,532a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in East Lake-Orient Park

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home51.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line17.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in East Lake-Orient Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $183 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,801
Owning
$1,618

Owning assumes a typical $233,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in East Lake-Orient Park, FL?

Renting in East Lake-Orient Park costs a median of about $1,801 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in East Lake-Orient Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,040 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is East Lake-Orient Park cheap or expensive?

East Lake-Orient Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.4% of the typical household income of $61,014. It ranks 159th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in East Lake-Orient Park?

The median homeowner in East Lake-Orient Park pays $1,532 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is East Lake-Orient Park 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 East Lake-Orient Park?

The median home value in East Lake-Orient Park is $233,200, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.

29,213 people live in East Lake-Orient Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.