salaryRent is higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 68.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $99,440 a year. That is $48 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 393 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Heathrow?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Heathrow
| Size | Heathrow | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,857 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,316 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,649 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,420 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Heathrow 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 Heathrow, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Heathrow
Life in Heathrow
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heathrow?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,667 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $598,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Heathrow, FL?
Renting in Heathrow costs a median of about $2,486 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Heathrow?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $99,440 a year, or $48 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Heathrow cheap or expensive?
Heathrow is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $136,161. It ranks 393rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Heathrow?
The median homeowner in Heathrow pays $3,901 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Heathrow 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 Heathrow?
The median home value in Heathrow is $598,600, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,769 people live in Heathrow. Numbers are typical (middle) values.