salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way. Most homes (76.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $108,120 a year. That is $52 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 429 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Tavares?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Tavares
| Size | Tavares | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,673 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,019 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,596 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,645 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,620 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Tavares 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 Tavares, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Tavares
Life in Tavares
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Tavares?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $937 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $254,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,450 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Tavares, FL?
Renting in Tavares costs a median of about $2,703 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Tavares?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $108,120 a year, or $52 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Tavares cheap or expensive?
Tavares is rated Expensive: rent takes 51.1% of the typical household income of $63,509. It ranks 429th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Tavares?
The median homeowner in Tavares pays $2,118 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Tavares 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 Tavares?
The median home value in Tavares is $254,500, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
20,463 people live in Tavares. Numbers are typical (middle) values.