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Is West Park, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 48 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,85062% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,129about $5,927/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$340,6002% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.7 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $114,000 a year. That is $55 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 449 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

West Park
$2,850
$1,456
$1,948
$2,163

How much do households earn in West Park?

Under $25k
15.3%
$25k–50k
23.3%
$50k–100k
42.8%
$100k–150k
9.4%
$150k+
3.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in West Park

SizeWest ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,046$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,334$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,336$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,177$2,098

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

How expensive is West Park 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 West Park, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in West Park

🏛️ Property tax$3,394a year · 1.00% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$222a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in West Park

Commute to work32.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree14%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $487 a month less than renting.

Renting
$2,850
Owning
$2,363

Owning assumes a typical $340,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,060 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Park, FL?

Renting in West Park costs a median of about $2,850 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in West Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $114,000 a year, or $55 an hour at a full-time job.

Is West Park cheap or expensive?

West Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 48.1% of the typical household income of $71,129. It ranks 449th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in West Park?

The median homeowner in West Park pays $3,394 a year in property taxes, about 1.00% of the median home value.

Is West Park 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 West Park?

The median home value in West Park is $340,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.

15,249 people live in West Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.