salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 57.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $118,440 a year. That is $57 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 456 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Horizon West?
Share of households by yearly income. 50.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Horizon West
| Size | Horizon West | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,841 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,884 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,378 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,847 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,297 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Horizon West 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 Horizon West, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Horizon West
Life in Horizon West
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Horizon West?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $940 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $562,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,220 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Horizon West, FL?
Renting in Horizon West costs a median of about $2,961 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Horizon West?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $118,440 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Horizon West cheap or expensive?
Horizon West is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $137,331. It ranks 456th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Horizon West?
The median homeowner in Horizon West pays $4,959 a year in property taxes, about 0.88% of the median home value.
Is Horizon West 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 Horizon West?
The median home value in Horizon West is $562,200, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
67,416 people live in Horizon West. Numbers are typical (middle) values.