salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Most households rent (64%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,800 a year. That is $29 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 96 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westgate?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westgate
| Size | Westgate | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,150 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,467 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,774 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,971 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westgate 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 Westgate, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westgate
Life in Westgate
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westgate?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $249 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $251,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,130 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westgate, FL?
Renting in Westgate costs a median of about $1,495 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Westgate?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,800 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westgate cheap or expensive?
Westgate is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.2% of the typical household income of $55,655. It ranks 96th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westgate?
The median homeowner in Westgate pays $1,798 a year in property taxes, about 0.72% of the median home value.
Is Westgate 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 Westgate?
The median home value in Westgate is $251,300, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,151 people live in Westgate. Numbers are typical (middle) values.