salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38.2 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,480 a year. That is $44 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 337 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lehigh Acres?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lehigh Acres
| Size | Lehigh Acres | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $619 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,486 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,815 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,075 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lehigh Acres
Life in Lehigh Acres
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lehigh Acres?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $258 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $292,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lehigh Acres, FL?
Renting in Lehigh Acres costs a median of about $2,287 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Lehigh Acres?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,480 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lehigh Acres cheap or expensive?
Lehigh Acres is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.0% of the typical household income of $72,141. It ranks 337th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lehigh Acres?
The median homeowner in Lehigh Acres pays $1,890 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Lehigh Acres 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 Lehigh Acres?
The median home value in Lehigh Acres is $292,400, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
132,353 people live in Lehigh Acres. Numbers are typical (middle) values.