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Is Westchester, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,8495% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,935about $6,495/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$508,70053% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,960 a year. That is $36 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 179 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Westchester
$1,849
Kendale Lakes
$2,684
Country Club
$2,306
Pinellas Park
$1,910
Pensacola
$1,538
Coral Gables
$3,070
Tamiami
$2,052

How much do households earn in Westchester?

Under $25k
16.5%
$25k–50k
20.3%
$50k–100k
34.6%
$100k–150k
16.1%
$150k+
9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 25.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Westchester

SizeWestchesterU.S. average
Studio$1,525$1,338
1 bedroom$1,512$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,926$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,369$1,698
4 bedrooms$3,493$2,098

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

How expensive is Westchester 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 Westchester, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Westchester

🏛️ Property tax$3,475a year · 0.68% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$199a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Westchester

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home65.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westchester?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,681 a month less.

Renting
$1,849
Owning
$3,530

Owning assumes a typical $508,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,870 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Westchester, FL?

Renting in Westchester costs a median of about $1,849 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Westchester?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,960 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Westchester cheap or expensive?

Westchester is rated OK: rent takes 28.5% of the typical household income of $77,935. It ranks 179th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Westchester?

The median homeowner in Westchester pays $3,475 a year in property taxes, about 0.68% of the median home value.

Is Westchester 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 Westchester?

The median home value in Westchester is $508,700, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.

52,032 people live in Westchester. Numbers are typical (middle) values.