salaryRent is higher than in 72% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income. Most homes (83.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $83,080 a year. That is $40 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 284 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Venice?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Venice
| Size | South Venice | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,820 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,245 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Venice 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 Venice, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Venice
Life in South Venice
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Venice?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $263 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $337,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,730 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Venice, FL?
Renting in South Venice costs a median of about $2,077 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Venice?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $83,080 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Venice cheap or expensive?
South Venice is rated OK: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $83,149. It ranks 284th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Venice?
The median homeowner in South Venice pays $2,149 a year in property taxes, about 0.64% of the median home value.
Is South Venice 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 Venice?
The median home value in South Venice is $337,300, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
17,484 people live in South Venice. Numbers are typical (middle) values.