salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 6.1 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 33.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $111,280 a year. That is $54 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 435 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Westview?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Westview
| Size | Westview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $357 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,367 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,286 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Westview 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 Westview, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Westview
Life in Westview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Westview?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $149 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $379,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Westview, FL?
Renting in Westview costs a median of about $2,782 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Westview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $111,280 a year, or $54 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Westview cheap or expensive?
Westview is rated Expensive: rent takes 53.8% of the typical household income of $62,082. It ranks 435th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Westview?
The median homeowner in Westview pays $2,460 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is Westview 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 Westview?
The median home value in Westview is $379,400, about 6.1 times the typical yearly household income.
12,107 people live in Westview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.