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Is South Brooksville, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,32624% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,000about $5,500/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$245,30026% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 67% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.3 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,040 a year. That is $26 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 51 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Brooksville
$1,326
South Bay
$1,142
Naples Park
$2,771
Ellenton
$1,819
River Ridge
$2,506
Fort Pierce South
$1,213
LaBelle
$1,736

How much do households earn in South Brooksville?

Under $25k
12.1%
$25k–50k
20.8%
$50k–100k
42.9%
$100k–150k
10.1%
$150k+
5.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Brooksville

SizeSouth BrooksvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,166$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,453$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is South Brooksville overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Brooksville, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Brooksville

🏛️ Property tax$1,708a year · 0.70% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Brooksville

Commute to work32.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Brooksville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $376 a month less.

Renting
$1,326
Owning
$1,702

Owning assumes a typical $245,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,530 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Brooksville, FL?

Renting in South Brooksville costs a median of about $1,326 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in South Brooksville?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,040 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Brooksville cheap or expensive?

South Brooksville is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $66,000. It ranks 51st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Brooksville?

The median homeowner in South Brooksville pays $1,708 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.

Is South Brooksville 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 South Brooksville?

The median home value in South Brooksville is $245,300, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,099 people live in South Brooksville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.