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Is Lynn Haven, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,92910% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,329about $7,277/month · same as U.S. average
🔑 House price$320,0004% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,160 a year. That is $37 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 220 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lynn Haven
$1,929
Sweetwater
$1,912
Englewood
$2,206
Punta Gorda
$1,894
Palm Valley
$1,917
Bartow
$1,462
Tavares
$2,703

How much do households earn in Lynn Haven?

Under $25k
7.5%
$25k–50k
27.0%
$50k–100k
36.1%
$100k–150k
20.2%
$150k+
7.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lynn Haven

SizeLynn HavenU.S. average
Studio$1,447$1,338
1 bedroom$1,675$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,497$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,853$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,707$2,098

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

How expensive is Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lynn Haven

🏛️ Property tax$1,902a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$182a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lynn Haven

Commute to work24.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home64.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lynn Haven?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $291 a month less.

Renting
$1,929
Owning
$2,220

Owning assumes a typical $320,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,000 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lynn Haven, FL?

Renting in Lynn Haven costs a median of about $1,929 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Lynn Haven?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,160 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lynn Haven cheap or expensive?

Lynn Haven is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $87,329. It ranks 220th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lynn Haven?

The median homeowner in Lynn Haven pays $1,902 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Lynn Haven 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 Lynn Haven?

The median home value in Lynn Haven is $320,000, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

20,081 people live in Lynn Haven. Numbers are typical (middle) values.