salaryRent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $93,520 a year. That is $45 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 356 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winter Garden?
Share of households by yearly income. 42.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winter Garden
| Size | Winter Garden | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,551 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,948 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,975 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,938 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winter Garden
Life in Winter Garden
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winter Garden?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $965 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $476,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,600 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winter Garden, FL?
Renting in Winter Garden costs a median of about $2,338 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Winter Garden?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $93,520 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winter Garden cheap or expensive?
Winter Garden is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $114,855. It ranks 356th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winter Garden?
The median homeowner in Winter Garden pays $3,527 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Winter Garden 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 Winter Garden?
The median home value in Winter Garden is $476,000, about 4.1 times the typical yearly household income.
47,872 people live in Winter Garden. Numbers are typical (middle) values.