salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Most homes (78.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $112,880 a year. That is $54 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 443 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jupiter?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jupiter
| Size | Jupiter | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,346 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,372 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,743 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,425 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jupiter overall?
Everyday prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area are 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Jupiter
Life in Jupiter
What jobs pay in Jupiter
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,320 | 21.1% |
| Pharmacist | $135,210 | 25.0% |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | 25.5% |
| Physician Assistant | $132,360 | 25.6% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | 25.8% |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | 32.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | 32.7% |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | 37.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | 40.4% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | 40.9% |
| Accountant | $80,920 | 41.8% |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | 42.4% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | 42.9% |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | 44.7% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | 54.1% |
| Electrician | $58,630 | 57.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | 58.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | 58.3% |
| Plumber | $57,760 | 58.6% |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | 65.7% |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | 65.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | 75.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | 85.6% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | 87.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | 89.1% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,920 | 91.7% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | 93.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,330 | 98.6% |
| Cashier | $30,250 | 111.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jupiter?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,401 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $608,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,860 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jupiter, FL?
Renting in Jupiter costs a median of about $2,822 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Jupiter?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $112,880 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jupiter cheap or expensive?
Jupiter is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $118,894. It ranks 443rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jupiter?
The median homeowner in Jupiter pays $5,160 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Jupiter more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 14% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Jupiter?
The median home value in Jupiter is $608,600, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
61,883 people live in Jupiter. Numbers are typical (middle) values.