salaryRent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 40.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,080 a year. That is $34 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 146 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fort Meade?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fort Meade
| Size | Fort Meade | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $517 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $970 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,035 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $992 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fort Meade
Life in Fort Meade
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Meade?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $531 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $175,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,590 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fort Meade, FL?
Renting in Fort Meade costs a median of about $1,752 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Fort Meade?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,080 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fort Meade cheap or expensive?
Fort Meade is rated Expensive: rent takes 53.2% of the typical household income of $39,535. It ranks 146th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fort Meade?
The median homeowner in Fort Meade pays $1,233 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Fort Meade 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 Fort Meade?
The median home value in Fort Meade is $175,900, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,225 people live in Fort Meade. Numbers are typical (middle) values.