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Is Lecanto, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,37222% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$60,628about $5,052/month · 30% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$316,9005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.3 minutes each way. Most homes (93.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,880 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 61 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lecanto
$1,372
West Samoset
$1,480
Belle Isle
$1,528
Clewiston
$2,124
Inverness Highlands South
$1,356
Willow Oak
$1,175
South Apopka
$1,145

How much do households earn in Lecanto?

Under $25k
12.4%
$25k–50k
36.6%
$50k–100k
25.6%
$100k–150k
15.2%
$150k+
8.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Lecanto 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 Lecanto, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lecanto

🏛️ Property tax$1,460a year · 0.46% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$207a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lecanto

Commute to work30.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree21.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lecanto?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $827 a month less.

Renting
$1,372
Owning
$2,199

Owning assumes a typical $316,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lecanto, FL?

Renting in Lecanto costs a median of about $1,372 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Lecanto?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,880 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lecanto cheap or expensive?

Lecanto is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $60,628. It ranks 61st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lecanto?

The median homeowner in Lecanto pays $1,460 a year in property taxes, about 0.46% of the median home value.

Is Lecanto 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 Lecanto?

The median home value in Lecanto is $316,900, about 5.2 times the typical yearly household income.

7,398 people live in Lecanto. Numbers are typical (middle) values.