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Is Marion Oaks, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 33 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,14622% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,075about $6,506/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$257,70023% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.5 minutes each way. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $85,840 a year. That is $41 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 302 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Marion Oaks
$2,146
$1,671
$1,389
$1,518

How much do households earn in Marion Oaks?

Under $25k
8.8%
$25k–50k
24.4%
$50k–100k
40.5%
$100k–150k
17.5%
$150k+
3.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Marion Oaks

SizeMarion OaksU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,166$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,793$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,802$2,098

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

How expensive is Marion Oaks 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 Marion Oaks, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Marion Oaks

🏛️ Property tax$1,912a year · 0.74% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Marion Oaks

Commute to work33.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home75.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Marion Oaks?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $358 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,146
Owning
$1,788

Owning assumes a typical $257,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Marion Oaks, FL?

Renting in Marion Oaks costs a median of about $2,146 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Marion Oaks?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $85,840 a year, or $41 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Marion Oaks cheap or expensive?

Marion Oaks is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.0% of the typical household income of $78,075. It ranks 302nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Marion Oaks?

The median homeowner in Marion Oaks pays $1,912 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.

Is Marion Oaks 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 Marion Oaks?

The median home value in Marion Oaks is $257,700, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

23,972 people live in Marion Oaks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.