salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (84.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,040 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 243 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in High Springs?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in High Springs
| Size | High Springs | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,856 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,748 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is High Springs 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 High Springs, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in High Springs
Life in High Springs
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in High Springs?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $249 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $320,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,070 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in High Springs, FL?
Renting in High Springs costs a median of about $1,976 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in High Springs?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,040 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is High Springs cheap or expensive?
High Springs is rated OK: rent takes 23.3% of the typical household income of $101,833. It ranks 243rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in High Springs?
The median homeowner in High Springs pays $3,239 a year in property taxes, about 1.01% of the median home value.
Is High Springs 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 High Springs?
The median home value in High Springs is $320,700, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
6,544 people live in High Springs. Numbers are typical (middle) values.