salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 35 minutes each way. Most homes (83.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,360 a year. That is $20 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 17 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port LaBelle?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port LaBelle
| Size | Port LaBelle | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $285 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $913 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,248 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port LaBelle 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 Port LaBelle, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port LaBelle
Life in Port LaBelle
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port LaBelle?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $565 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $230,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port LaBelle, FL?
Renting in Port LaBelle costs a median of about $1,034 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Port LaBelle?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,360 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port LaBelle cheap or expensive?
Port LaBelle is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.3% of the typical household income of $81,137. It ranks 17th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port LaBelle?
The median homeowner in Port LaBelle pays $2,062 a year in property taxes, about 0.89% of the median home value.
Is Port LaBelle 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 Port LaBelle?
The median home value in Port LaBelle is $230,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,923 people live in Port LaBelle. Numbers are typical (middle) values.