salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most homes (91.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $80,680 a year. That is $39 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 264 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Micco?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Micco
| Size | Micco | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,462 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,144 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Micco 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 Micco, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Micco
Life in Micco
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Micco?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $819 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $172,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Micco, FL?
Renting in Micco costs a median of about $2,017 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Micco?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $80,680 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Micco cheap or expensive?
Micco is rated Expensive: rent takes 49.0% of the typical household income of $49,389. It ranks 264th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Micco?
The median homeowner in Micco pays $1,725 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.
Is Micco 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 Micco?
The median home value in Micco is $172,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,896 people live in Micco. Numbers are typical (middle) values.