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Is Longwood, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,99214% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$84,714about $7,060/month · 3% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$354,3006% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,680 a year. That is $38 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 253 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Longwood
$1,992
Opa-locka
$1,776
Marco Island
$3,500+
Azalea Park
$2,353
Niceville
$2,361
Palmetto Estates
$1,453
Minneola
$2,420

How much do households earn in Longwood?

Under $25k
8.7%
$25k–50k
25.3%
$50k–100k
38.0%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
8.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 23.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Longwood

SizeLongwoodU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,791$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,659$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,974$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,863$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Longwood

🏛️ Property tax$2,303a year · 0.65% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Longwood

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Longwood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $466 a month less.

Renting
$1,992
Owning
$2,458

Owning assumes a typical $354,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Longwood, FL?

Renting in Longwood costs a median of about $1,992 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,680 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Longwood cheap or expensive?

Longwood is rated OK: rent takes 28.2% of the typical household income of $84,714. It ranks 253rd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Longwood?

The median homeowner in Longwood pays $2,303 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.

Is Longwood 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 Longwood?

The median home value in Longwood is $354,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

16,337 people live in Longwood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.