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Is Macclenny, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,45617% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,746about $6,646/month · 8% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$261,80021% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Most homes (76.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,240 a year. That is $28 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 78 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Macclenny
$1,456
Inverness
$1,026
Arcadia
$1,006
Indian River Estates
$2,305
Southwest Ranches
$2,876
Newberry
$2,210
Mims
$1,315

How much do households earn in Macclenny?

Under $25k
6.7%
$25k–50k
27.0%
$50k–100k
39.3%
$100k–150k
15.6%
$150k+
8.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Macclenny

SizeMacclennyU.S. average
2 bedrooms$990$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,172$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Macclenny

🏛️ Property tax$1,536a year · 0.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$203a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Macclenny

Commute to work26.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home76.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Macclenny?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $361 a month less.

Renting
$1,456
Owning
$1,817

Owning assumes a typical $261,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Macclenny, FL?

Renting in Macclenny costs a median of about $1,456 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,240 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Macclenny cheap or expensive?

Macclenny is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $79,746. It ranks 78th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Macclenny?

The median homeowner in Macclenny pays $1,536 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.

Is Macclenny 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 Macclenny?

The median home value in Macclenny is $261,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,748 people live in Macclenny. Numbers are typical (middle) values.