salaryRent is higher than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 65.2% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,920 a year. That is $38 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 257 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Winter Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 43.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Winter Park
| Size | Winter Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,565 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,722 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,846 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,189 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,543 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Winter Park 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 Park, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Winter Park
Life in Winter Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Winter Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,077 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $731,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $73,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Winter Park, FL?
Renting in Winter Park costs a median of about $1,998 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Winter Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,920 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Winter Park cheap or expensive?
Winter Park is rated OK: rent takes 21.0% of the typical household income of $114,023. It ranks 257th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Winter Park?
The median homeowner in Winter Park pays $5,401 a year in property taxes, about 0.74% of the median home value.
Is Winter 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 Winter Park?
The median home value in Winter Park is $731,400, about 6.4 times the typical yearly household income.
30,274 people live in Winter Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.