salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,480 a year. That is $45 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 355 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pompano Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pompano Beach
| Size | Pompano Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,810 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,559 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,860 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,114 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,179 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pompano Beach overall?
Everyday prices in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area are 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Pompano Beach
Life in Pompano Beach
What jobs pay in Pompano Beach
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $160,320 | 17.5% |
| Pharmacist | $135,210 | 20.7% |
| Software Developer | $132,650 | 21.1% |
| Physician Assistant | $132,360 | 21.2% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | 21.4% |
| Operations Manager | $105,640 | 26.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,650 | 27.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | 30.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | 33.5% |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | 33.9% |
| Accountant | $80,920 | 34.7% |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | 35.1% |
| Market Research Analyst | $78,990 | 35.5% |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | 37.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $62,610 | 44.8% |
| Electrician | $58,630 | 47.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | 48.1% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,040 | 48.3% |
| Plumber | $57,760 | 48.6% |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | 54.4% |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | 54.4% |
| Medical Assistant | $44,930 | 62.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | 70.9% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,580 | 72.7% |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | 73.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,920 | 76.0% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,070 | 77.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,330 | 81.7% |
| Cashier | $30,250 | 92.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pompano Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $87 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $349,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,930 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pompano Beach, FL?
Renting in Pompano Beach costs a median of about $2,337 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Pompano Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,480 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pompano Beach cheap or expensive?
Pompano Beach is rated Expensive: rent takes 38.7% of the typical household income of $72,470. It ranks 355th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pompano Beach?
The median homeowner in Pompano Beach pays $3,193 a year in property taxes, about 0.91% of the median home value.
Is Pompano Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 14% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pompano Beach?
The median home value in Pompano Beach is $349,300, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
114,147 people live in Pompano Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.