salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,640 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 214 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Ormond Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Ormond Beach
| Size | Ormond Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,291 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,468 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,213 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,865 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Ormond Beach overall?
Everyday prices in the Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 99.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Ormond Beach
Life in Ormond Beach
What jobs pay in Ormond Beach
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,200 | 17.0% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,130 | 17.9% |
| Lawyer | $127,390 | 18.0% |
| Physician Assistant | $126,900 | 18.1% |
| Software Developer | $122,000 | 18.8% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,160 | 23.0% |
| Operations Manager | $91,710 | 25.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $84,180 | 27.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,050 | 29.1% |
| Accountant | $73,730 | 31.2% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,020 | 34.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $60,620 | 37.9% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,770 | 39.8% |
| Police Officer | $53,510 | 43.0% |
| Plumber | $50,490 | 45.5% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,290 | 46.6% |
| Electrician | $48,950 | 47.0% |
| Truck Driver | $47,660 | 48.2% |
| Carpenter | $46,670 | 49.3% |
| Firefighter | $46,010 | 50.0% |
| Medical Assistant | $43,980 | 52.3% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,030 | 60.5% |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,210 | 61.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,950 | 62.2% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,350 | 63.3% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,440 | 64.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,370 | 68.9% |
| Cashier | $29,950 | 76.8% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ormond Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $546 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $354,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ormond Beach, FL?
Renting in Ormond Beach costs a median of about $1,916 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Ormond Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,640 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Ormond Beach cheap or expensive?
Ormond Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.8% of the typical household income of $74,607. It ranks 214th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Ormond Beach?
The median homeowner in Ormond Beach pays $2,595 a year in property taxes, about 0.73% of the median home value.
Is Ormond Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Ormond Beach?
The median home value in Ormond Beach is $354,800, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
43,976 people live in Ormond Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.