salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 36 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,560 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 345 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sky Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sky Lake
| Size | Sky Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,371 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sky Lake 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 Sky Lake, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sky Lake
Life in Sky Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sky Lake?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $368 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $280,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sky Lake, FL?
Renting in Sky Lake costs a median of about $2,314 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sky Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,560 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sky Lake cheap or expensive?
Sky Lake is rated Expensive: rent takes 36.7% of the typical household income of $75,714. It ranks 345th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sky Lake?
The median homeowner in Sky Lake pays $1,649 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Sky Lake 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 Sky Lake?
The median home value in Sky Lake is $280,400, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.
8,116 people live in Sky Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.