salaryRent is higher than in 62% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.2 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $75,160 a year. That is $36 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 196 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pine Castle?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pine Castle
| Size | Pine Castle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,425 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,402 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,525 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,949 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pine Castle 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 Pine Castle, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pine Castle
Life in Pine Castle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pine Castle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $423 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $331,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,180 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pine Castle, FL?
Renting in Pine Castle costs a median of about $1,879 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Pine Castle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $75,160 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pine Castle cheap or expensive?
Pine Castle is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.0% of the typical household income of $53,667. It ranks 196th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pine Castle?
The median homeowner in Pine Castle pays $1,752 a year in property taxes, about 0.53% of the median home value.
Is Pine Castle 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 Pine Castle?
The median home value in Pine Castle is $331,800, about 6.2 times the typical yearly household income.
10,371 people live in Pine Castle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.