salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 8.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 34.3 minutes each way. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,200 a year. That is $46 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 369 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leisure City?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leisure City
| Size | Leisure City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $838 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,757 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,973 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,362 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leisure City 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 Leisure City, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leisure City
Life in Leisure City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leisure City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $223 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $375,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,510 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leisure City, FL?
Renting in Leisure City costs a median of about $2,380 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Leisure City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,200 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leisure City cheap or expensive?
Leisure City is rated Expensive: rent takes 63.1% of the typical household income of $45,272. It ranks 369th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leisure City?
The median homeowner in Leisure City pays $2,751 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Leisure City 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 Leisure City?
The median home value in Leisure City is $375,100, about 8.3 times the typical yearly household income.
27,808 people live in Leisure City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.