salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,400 a year. That is $49 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 404 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ives Estates?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ives Estates
| Size | Ives Estates | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,639 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,607 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,228 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,575 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Ives Estates
Life in Ives Estates
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ives Estates?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $515 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $294,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,470 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ives Estates, FL?
Renting in Ives Estates costs a median of about $2,560 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Ives Estates?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,400 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ives Estates cheap or expensive?
Ives Estates is rated Expensive: rent takes 39.4% of the typical household income of $77,910. It ranks 404th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ives Estates?
The median homeowner in Ives Estates pays $2,173 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Ives Estates 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 Ives Estates?
The median home value in Ives Estates is $294,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
28,506 people live in Ives Estates. Numbers are typical (middle) values.