salaryRent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (82.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,840 a year. That is $40 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 289 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Gonzalez?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Gonzalez
| Size | Gonzalez | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $919 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Gonzalez
Life in Gonzalez
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gonzalez?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $165 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $278,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Gonzalez, FL?
Renting in Gonzalez costs a median of about $2,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Gonzalez?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,840 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Gonzalez cheap or expensive?
Gonzalez is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $88,504. It ranks 289th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Gonzalez?
The median homeowner in Gonzalez pays $1,666 a year in property taxes, about 0.60% of the median home value.
Is Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez?
The median home value in Gonzalez is $278,300, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,458 people live in Gonzalez. Numbers are typical (middle) values.