salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.5 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,000 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 50 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Haines City?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Haines City
| Size | Haines City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $856 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $609 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,264 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,521 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,729 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Haines City 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 Haines City, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Haines City
Life in Haines City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Haines City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $680 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $288,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Haines City, FL?
Renting in Haines City costs a median of about $1,325 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Haines City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,000 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Haines City cheap or expensive?
Haines City is rated OK: rent takes 22.3% of the typical household income of $71,154. It ranks 50th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Haines City?
The median homeowner in Haines City pays $3,153 a year in property taxes, about 1.09% of the median home value.
Is Haines City 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 Haines City?
The median home value in Haines City is $288,900, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
34,234 people live in Haines City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.