salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.3 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (82.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.4% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,200 a year. That is $51 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 419 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pinecrest?
Share of households by yearly income. 66.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pinecrest
| Size | Pinecrest | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,059 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,952 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pinecrest
Life in Pinecrest
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pinecrest?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $7,103 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,406,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $140,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pinecrest, FL?
Renting in Pinecrest costs a median of about $2,655 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Pinecrest?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,200 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pinecrest cheap or expensive?
Pinecrest is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.3% of the typical household income of $222,621. It ranks 419th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pinecrest?
The median homeowner in Pinecrest pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest?
The median home value in Pinecrest is $1,406,400, about 6.3 times the typical yearly household income.
18,462 people live in Pinecrest. Numbers are typical (middle) values.