salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most homes (82.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,600 a year. That is $29 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 100 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Salerno?
Share of households by yearly income. 25.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Salerno
| Size | Port Salerno | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,772 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,176 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,512 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,809 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Salerno 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 Salerno, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Salerno
Life in Port Salerno
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Salerno?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $932 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $352,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $35,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Salerno, FL?
Renting in Port Salerno costs a median of about $1,515 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Salerno?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,600 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Salerno cheap or expensive?
Port Salerno is rated OK: rent takes 25.0% of the typical household income of $72,730. It ranks 100th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Salerno?
The median homeowner in Port Salerno pays $2,635 a year in property taxes, about 0.75% of the median home value.
Is Port Salerno 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 Salerno?
The median home value in Port Salerno is $352,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
11,184 people live in Port Salerno. Numbers are typical (middle) values.