salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Most homes (87.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,440 a year. That is $42 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 309 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Patrick Shores?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Patrick Shores
| Size | South Patrick Shores | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,851 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,265 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Patrick Shores 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 South Patrick Shores, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Patrick Shores
Life in South Patrick Shores
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Patrick Shores?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $917 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $443,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $44,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Patrick Shores, FL?
Renting in South Patrick Shores costs a median of about $2,161 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Patrick Shores?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,440 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Patrick Shores cheap or expensive?
South Patrick Shores is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $92,384. It ranks 309th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Patrick Shores?
The median homeowner in South Patrick Shores pays $3,023 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.
Is South Patrick Shores 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 Patrick Shores?
The median home value in South Patrick Shores is $443,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
7,030 people live in South Patrick Shores. Numbers are typical (middle) values.