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Is Lely Resort, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,18625% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$101,109about $8,426/month · 16% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$666,900100% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.6 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 $87,440 a year. That is $42 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 317 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lely Resort
$2,186
McGregor
$2,527
Fruitland Park
$1,285
Odessa
$2,455
St. Pete Beach
$1,880
Wedgefield
$3,232
Seffner
$1,913

How much do households earn in Lely Resort?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
15.2%
$50k–100k
35.6%
$100k–150k
15.7%
$150k+
22.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lely Resort

SizeLely ResortU.S. average
1 bedroom$2,012$1,324
2 bedrooms$2,079$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,596$1,698

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

How expensive is Lely Resort 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 Lely Resort, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lely Resort

🏛️ Property tax$4,552a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$150a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lely Resort

Commute to work24.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree49.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home58.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lely Resort?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,441 a month less.

Renting
$2,186
Owning
$4,627

Owning assumes a typical $666,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $66,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lely Resort, FL?

Renting in Lely Resort costs a median of about $2,186 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Lely Resort?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,440 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lely Resort cheap or expensive?

Lely Resort is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $101,109. It ranks 317th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lely Resort?

The median homeowner in Lely Resort pays $4,552 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Lely Resort 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 Lely Resort?

The median home value in Lely Resort is $666,900, about 6.6 times the typical yearly household income.

8,582 people live in Lely Resort. Numbers are typical (middle) values.