Rent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.6 minutes each way. Most homes (80.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,680 a year. That is $46 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 365 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fish Hawk?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fish Hawk
| Size | Fish Hawk | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,263 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,836 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,210 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fish Hawk
Life in Fish Hawk
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fish Hawk?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,526 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $561,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fish Hawk, FL?
Renting in Fish Hawk costs a median of about $2,367 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Fish Hawk?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,680 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fish Hawk cheap or expensive?
Fish Hawk is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.5% of the typical household income of $145,890. It ranks 365th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fish Hawk?
The median homeowner in Fish Hawk pays $6,247 a year in property taxes, about 1.11% of the median home value.
Is Fish Hawk 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 Fish Hawk?
The median home value in Fish Hawk is $561,000, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
26,186 people live in Fish Hawk. Numbers are typical (middle) values.