salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,880 a year. That is $29 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 97 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Goulds?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Goulds
| Size | Goulds | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $378 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,206 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,552 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,817 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,567 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Goulds 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 Goulds, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Goulds
Life in Goulds
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Goulds?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,842 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $481,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $48,120 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Goulds, FL?
Renting in Goulds costs a median of about $1,497 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Goulds?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,880 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Goulds cheap or expensive?
Goulds is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $66,581. It ranks 97th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Goulds?
The median homeowner in Goulds pays $3,193 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.
Is Goulds 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 Goulds?
The median home value in Goulds is $481,200, about 7.2 times the typical yearly household income.
14,425 people live in Goulds. Numbers are typical (middle) values.