salaryRent is higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most homes (79%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $101,680 a year. That is $49 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 402 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Valrico?
Share of households by yearly income. 41.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Valrico
| Size | Valrico | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,795 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,221 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,285 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,071 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,657 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Valrico 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 Valrico, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Valrico
Life in Valrico
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Valrico?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $190 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $393,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,370 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Valrico, FL?
Renting in Valrico costs a median of about $2,542 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Valrico?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $101,680 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Valrico cheap or expensive?
Valrico is rated OK: rent takes 27.0% of the typical household income of $113,069. It ranks 402nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Valrico?
The median homeowner in Valrico pays $3,241 a year in property taxes, about 0.82% of the median home value.
Is Valrico 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 Valrico?
The median home value in Valrico is $393,700, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
40,239 people live in Valrico. Numbers are typical (middle) values.