salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.9 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (77.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,160 a year. That is $38 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 234 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lighthouse Point?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lighthouse Point
| Size | Lighthouse Point | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,447 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,289 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,354 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,400 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lighthouse Point
Life in Lighthouse Point
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lighthouse Point?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,823 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $688,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lighthouse Point, FL?
Renting in Lighthouse Point costs a median of about $1,954 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Lighthouse Point?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,160 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lighthouse Point cheap or expensive?
Lighthouse Point is rated OK: rent takes 23.6% of the typical household income of $99,368. It ranks 234th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lighthouse Point?
The median homeowner in Lighthouse Point pays $5,844 a year in property taxes, about 0.85% of the median home value.
Is Lighthouse Point 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 Lighthouse Point?
The median home value in Lighthouse Point is $688,400, about 6.9 times the typical yearly household income.
10,600 people live in Lighthouse Point. Numbers are typical (middle) values.