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Is Fruitville, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,14422% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,702about $7,392/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$412,50024% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,760 a year. That is $41 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 301 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fruitville
$2,144
West Park
$2,850
Wimauma
$1,456
Forest City
$2,130
Elfers
$2,163
St. Augustine
$1,737
Lockhart
$1,948

How much do households earn in Fruitville?

Under $25k
11.3%
$25k–50k
19.4%
$50k–100k
34.0%
$100k–150k
17.8%
$150k+
12.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 30.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fruitville

SizeFruitvilleU.S. average
Studio$2,170$1,338
1 bedroom$1,918$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,168$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,372$1,698

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

How expensive is Fruitville 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 Fruitville, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fruitville

🏛️ Property tax$2,388a year · 0.58% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$140a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fruitville

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree40.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fruitville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $718 a month less.

Renting
$2,144
Owning
$2,862

Owning assumes a typical $412,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,250 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fruitville, FL?

Renting in Fruitville costs a median of about $2,144 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Fruitville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,760 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fruitville cheap or expensive?

Fruitville is rated OK: rent takes 29.0% of the typical household income of $88,702. It ranks 301st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fruitville?

The median homeowner in Fruitville pays $2,388 a year in property taxes, about 0.58% of the median home value.

Is Fruitville 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 Fruitville?

The median home value in Fruitville is $412,500, about 4.7 times the typical yearly household income.

15,172 people live in Fruitville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.