salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way. Most homes (84.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,360 a year. That is $38 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 247 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gateway?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gateway
| Size | Gateway | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,896 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,929 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,680 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gateway 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 Gateway, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gateway
Life in Gateway
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gateway?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,165 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $453,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $45,390 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gateway, FL?
Renting in Gateway costs a median of about $1,984 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Gateway?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,360 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gateway cheap or expensive?
Gateway is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $115,921. It ranks 247th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gateway?
The median homeowner in Gateway pays $3,895 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is Gateway 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 Gateway?
The median home value in Gateway is $453,900, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,176 people live in Gateway. Numbers are typical (middle) values.