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Is Upper Grand Lagoon, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,32332% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$88,606about $7,384/month · 2% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$373,20012% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,920 a year. That is $45 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 348 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Upper Grand Lagoon
$2,323
Mount Dora
$1,951
Lake Butler
$2,845
Vero Beach
$1,476
New Port Richey
$1,330
Safety Harbor
$1,834
South Venice
$2,077

How much do households earn in Upper Grand Lagoon?

Under $25k
9.4%
$25k–50k
21.0%
$50k–100k
38.3%
$100k–150k
16.6%
$150k+
12.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 29.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Upper Grand Lagoon

SizeUpper Grand LagoonU.S. average
Studio$1,713$1,338
1 bedroom$1,251$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,589$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,073$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,894$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Upper Grand Lagoon overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Upper Grand Lagoon, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Upper Grand Lagoon

🏛️ Property tax$2,452a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$192a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Upper Grand Lagoon

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Upper Grand Lagoon?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $266 a month less.

Renting
$2,323
Owning
$2,589

Owning assumes a typical $373,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL?

Renting in Upper Grand Lagoon costs a median of about $2,323 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Upper Grand Lagoon?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,920 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Upper Grand Lagoon cheap or expensive?

Upper Grand Lagoon is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.5% of the typical household income of $88,606. It ranks 348th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Upper Grand Lagoon?

The median homeowner in Upper Grand Lagoon pays $2,452 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Upper Grand Lagoon 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 Upper Grand Lagoon?

The median home value in Upper Grand Lagoon is $373,200, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

17,232 people live in Upper Grand Lagoon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.