salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,720 a year. That is $29 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 101 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ensley?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ensley
| Size | Ensley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,237 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,449 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,412 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,529 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,010 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ensley 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 Ensley, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ensley
Life in Ensley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ensley?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $22 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $222,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,200 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ensley, FL?
Renting in Ensley costs a median of about $1,518 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Ensley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ensley cheap or expensive?
Ensley is rated OK: rent takes 28.6% of the typical household income of $63,722. It ranks 101st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ensley?
The median homeowner in Ensley pays $1,176 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is Ensley 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 Ensley?
The median home value in Ensley is $222,000, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,760 people live in Ensley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.