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Is Lake Worth Beach, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8113% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,004about $5,500/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$401,20021% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $72,440 a year. That is $35 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 160 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lake Worth Beach
$1,811
Meadow Woods
$2,279
North Miami Beach
$2,035
Lakewood Ranch
$2,568
Ormond Beach
$1,916
Princeton
$2,536
Greenacres
$2,365

How much do households earn in Lake Worth Beach?

Under $25k
18.6%
$25k–50k
26.0%
$50k–100k
33.7%
$100k–150k
11.3%
$150k+
6.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lake Worth Beach

SizeLake Worth BeachU.S. average
Studio$1,338$1,338
1 bedroom$1,393$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,673$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,090$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,160$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Lake Worth Beach overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lake Worth Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lake Worth Beach

🏛️ Property tax$3,439a year · 0.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$172a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lake Worth Beach

Commute to work26.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home45.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line21.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lake Worth Beach?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $973 a month less.

Renting
$1,811
Owning
$2,784

Owning assumes a typical $401,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,120 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lake Worth Beach, FL?

Renting in Lake Worth Beach costs a median of about $1,811 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Lake Worth Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $72,440 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lake Worth Beach cheap or expensive?

Lake Worth Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.9% of the typical household income of $66,004. It ranks 160th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lake Worth Beach?

The median homeowner in Lake Worth Beach pays $3,439 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.

Is Lake Worth 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 Lake Worth Beach?

The median home value in Lake Worth Beach is $401,200, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.

43,365 people live in Lake Worth Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.