salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (79.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,160 a year. That is $28 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 91 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Florida Ridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Florida Ridge
| Size | Florida Ridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,172 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,308 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,489 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Florida Ridge
Life in Florida Ridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Florida Ridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $519 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $287,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Florida Ridge, FL?
Renting in Florida Ridge costs a median of about $1,479 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Florida Ridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,160 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Florida Ridge cheap or expensive?
Florida Ridge is rated OK: rent takes 24.7% of the typical household income of $71,855. It ranks 91st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Florida Ridge?
The median homeowner in Florida Ridge pays $1,520 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is Florida Ridge 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 Florida Ridge?
The median home value in Florida Ridge is $287,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,889 people live in Florida Ridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.