salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $107,360 a year. That is $52 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 425 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kendale Lakes?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kendale Lakes
| Size | Kendale Lakes | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,670 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,019 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,322 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,306 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kendale Lakes 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 Kendale Lakes, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kendale Lakes
Life in Kendale Lakes
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kendale Lakes?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $123 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $404,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kendale Lakes, FL?
Renting in Kendale Lakes costs a median of about $2,684 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Kendale Lakes?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $107,360 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kendale Lakes cheap or expensive?
Kendale Lakes is rated Expensive: rent takes 41.7% of the typical household income of $77,243. It ranks 425th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kendale Lakes?
The median homeowner in Kendale Lakes pays $2,990 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Kendale Lakes 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 Kendale Lakes?
The median home value in Kendale Lakes is $404,500, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.
52,622 people live in Kendale Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.