salaryRent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.4 years of household income. Most homes (77%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,320 a year. That is $26 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 54 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jensen Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jensen Beach
| Size | Jensen Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,500+ | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,171 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,425 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,975 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jensen Beach
Life in Jensen Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jensen Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,524 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $411,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jensen Beach, FL?
Renting in Jensen Beach costs a median of about $1,333 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Jensen Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,320 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jensen Beach cheap or expensive?
Jensen Beach is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $76,448. It ranks 54th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jensen Beach?
The median homeowner in Jensen Beach pays $3,092 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Jensen Beach 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 Jensen Beach?
The median home value in Jensen Beach is $411,700, about 5.4 times the typical yearly household income.
12,531 people live in Jensen Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.