salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38 minutes each way. Most homes (92.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,960 a year. That is $35 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 158 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in The Acreage?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in The Acreage
| Size | The Acreage | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $766 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,680 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is The Acreage 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 The Acreage, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in The Acreage
Life in The Acreage
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in The Acreage?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,842 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $524,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,480 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in The Acreage, FL?
Renting in The Acreage costs a median of about $1,799 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in The Acreage?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,960 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is The Acreage cheap or expensive?
The Acreage is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $117,591. It ranks 158th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in The Acreage?
The median homeowner in The Acreage pays $4,525 a year in property taxes, about 0.86% of the median home value.
Is The Acreage 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 The Acreage?
The median home value in The Acreage is $524,800, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
40,843 people live in The Acreage. Numbers are typical (middle) values.