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Is Fruitland Park, FL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,28527% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$89,144about $7,429/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$382,40015% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (87.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $51,400 a year. That is $25 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 45 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fruitland Park
$1,285
St. Pete Beach
$1,880
Wedgefield
$3,232
Seffner
$1,913
Micco
$2,017
Lely Resort
$2,186
Miramar Beach
$2,367

How much do households earn in Fruitland Park?

Under $25k
11.4%
$25k–50k
21.1%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
18.5%
$150k+
10.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fruitland Park

SizeFruitland ParkU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,130$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,212$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fruitland Park overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fruitland Park, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fruitland Park

🏛️ Property tax$4,523a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$175a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fruitland Park

Commute to work23 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home87.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fruitland Park?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,368 a month less.

Renting
$1,285
Owning
$2,653

Owning assumes a typical $382,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fruitland Park, FL?

Renting in Fruitland Park costs a median of about $1,285 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Fruitland Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $51,400 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fruitland Park cheap or expensive?

Fruitland Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.3% of the typical household income of $89,144. It ranks 45th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fruitland Park?

The median homeowner in Fruitland Park pays $4,523 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Fruitland Park 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 Fruitland Park?

The median home value in Fruitland Park is $382,400, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

8,740 people live in Fruitland Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.