salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. 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 $64,720 a year. That is $31 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 125 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ferry Pass?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ferry Pass
| Size | Ferry Pass | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,476 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,232 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,479 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ferry Pass overall?
Everyday prices in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Ferry Pass
Life in Ferry Pass
What jobs pay in Ferry Pass
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,560 | 14.6% |
| Lawyer | $126,790 | 15.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,880 | 16.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $119,570 | 16.2% |
| Software Developer | $108,430 | 17.9% |
| Operations Manager | $97,350 | 19.9% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,290 | 20.6% |
| Civil Engineer | $93,980 | 20.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,780 | 23.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,890 | 24.9% |
| Accountant | $76,410 | 25.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,400 | 30.6% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,990 | 32.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,030 | 33.5% |
| Police Officer | $56,720 | 34.2% |
| Electrician | $50,510 | 38.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,360 | 38.6% |
| Plumber | $49,670 | 39.1% |
| Truck Driver | $47,950 | 40.5% |
| Carpenter | $47,920 | 40.5% |
| Firefighter | $45,770 | 42.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,290 | 44.9% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,760 | 50.1% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,540 | 53.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,430 | 53.3% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,800 | 54.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,340 | 54.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,870 | 60.9% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 64.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ferry Pass?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $187 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $260,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,010 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ferry Pass, FL?
Renting in Ferry Pass costs a median of about $1,618 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Ferry Pass?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,720 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ferry Pass cheap or expensive?
Ferry Pass is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $66,532. It ranks 125th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ferry Pass?
The median homeowner in Ferry Pass pays $1,457 a year in property taxes, about 0.56% of the median home value.
Is Ferry Pass more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ferry Pass?
The median home value in Ferry Pass is $260,100, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
30,053 people live in Ferry Pass. Numbers are typical (middle) values.