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Is Zephyrhills South, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$97444% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$45,787about $3,816/month · 47% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$49,80085% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (88.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,960 a year. That is $19 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 10 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Zephyrhills South
$974
Timber Pines
$1,536
Kenneth City
$2,177
Fort Pierce South
$1,213
South Brooksville
$1,326
South Bay
$1,142
Naples Park
$2,771

How much do households earn in Zephyrhills South?

Under $25k
29.1%
$25k–50k
31.4%
$50k–100k
26.3%
$100k–150k
5.0%
$150k+
1.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Zephyrhills South

SizeZephyrhills SouthU.S. average
1 bedroom$668$1,324
2 bedrooms$907$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,500$1,698

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

How expensive is Zephyrhills South 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 Zephyrhills South, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Zephyrhills South

🏛️ Property tax$860a year · 1.73% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$133a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Zephyrhills South

Commute to work27 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Zephyrhills South?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $628 a month less than renting.

Renting
$974
Owning
$346

Owning assumes a typical $49,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $4,980 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Zephyrhills South, FL?

Renting in Zephyrhills South costs a median of about $974 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Zephyrhills South?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,960 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Zephyrhills South cheap or expensive?

Zephyrhills South is rated OK: rent takes 25.5% of the typical household income of $45,787. It ranks 10th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Zephyrhills South?

The median homeowner in Zephyrhills South pays $860 a year in property taxes, about 1.73% of the median home value.

Is Zephyrhills South 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 Zephyrhills South?

The median home value in Zephyrhills South is $49,800, about 1.1 times the typical yearly household income.

5,008 people live in Zephyrhills South. Numbers are typical (middle) values.