salaryRent is higher than in 63% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way. Most households rent (60%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,080 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 205 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pinewood?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pinewood
| Size | Pinewood | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $379 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,558 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,693 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,314 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,759 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pinewood 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 Pinewood, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pinewood
Life in Pinewood
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pinewood?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $682 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $372,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pinewood, FL?
Renting in Pinewood costs a median of about $1,902 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Pinewood?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,080 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pinewood cheap or expensive?
Pinewood is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.6% of the typical household income of $64,074. It ranks 205th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pinewood?
The median homeowner in Pinewood pays $2,756 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Pinewood 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 Pinewood?
The median home value in Pinewood is $372,400, about 5.8 times the typical yearly household income.
18,114 people live in Pinewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.