salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way. Most homes (77%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $119,240 a year. That is $57 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 457 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sunset?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sunset
| Size | Sunset | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,735 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,083 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,709 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,256 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sunset 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 Sunset, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sunset
Life in Sunset
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sunset?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,191 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $601,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sunset, FL?
Renting in Sunset costs a median of about $2,981 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Sunset?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $119,240 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sunset cheap or expensive?
Sunset is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.3% of the typical household income of $117,989. It ranks 457th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sunset?
The median homeowner in Sunset pays $4,278 a year in property taxes, about 0.71% of the median home value.
Is Sunset 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 Sunset?
The median home value in Sunset is $601,300, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
13,535 people live in Sunset. Numbers are typical (middle) values.