salaryRent is lower than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $61,520 a year. That is $30 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 111 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Flagler Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 30.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Flagler Beach
| Size | Flagler Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,761 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,236 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Flagler Beach 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 Flagler Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Flagler Beach
Life in Flagler Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Flagler Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,331 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $557,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $55,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Flagler Beach, FL?
Renting in Flagler Beach costs a median of about $1,538 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Flagler Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $61,520 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Flagler Beach cheap or expensive?
Flagler Beach is rated OK: rent takes 20.2% of the typical household income of $91,276. It ranks 111th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Flagler Beach?
The median homeowner in Flagler Beach pays $4,118 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Flagler Beach 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 Flagler Beach?
The median home value in Flagler Beach is $557,600, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,373 people live in Flagler Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.