24 Counties In Florida Where Living Costs Are Lowest
With wages stagnating and inflation rising, many Americans are moving to more affordable areas. Florida, known for its no state income tax, is a popular destination. While Miami-Dade County is expensive, other counties offer a lower cost of living.
From central Florida’s farmlands to the Gulf of Mexico’s beaches, these counties have unique beauty. Using data from Niche, we’ve compiled a list of the 24 counties in Florida with the lowest cost of living.
Columbia County
Columbia County is home to Lake City and is ranked 24th. It has a population of 69,832, and the median household income is $53,501. The median home value is $165,300, of which 71% are owned. The average rent is $905, with 29% renting.
Hardee County
Hardee County, Florida, ranked 23rd, has a population of 25,528. It’s in the heart of central Florida and offers a peaceful rural landscape and a strong sense of community. The median household income is $44,665, with a median home value of $118,700 and a median rent of $904, with 33% renting.
Baker County
Baker County taking the 22nd spot, holds a population of 27,969. Baker County is located in the northeastern part of the state. The median household income is $67,872, with a median home value of $198,900. 80% are owned, It has a median rent of $959.
DeSoto County
DeSoto County is number 21 on our list today and has 34,258 residents. It’s situated in southwest Florida. It has a median household income of $45,000 and a median home value of $139,500. A median rent of $861, with 29% renting.
Highlands County
Highlands County, ranking 20th, is home to 102,339 people. It is in central Florida and is known for its pristine lakes and rare rolling hills. The median household income is $53,679, the median home value is $155,900, with 78% ownership, and the median rent is $919, with 22% renting.
Putnam County
Putnam County is in northeast Florida and takes the 19th spot on our list. The county has 73,604 residents and an average household income of $44,852. Its median home value is $125,700, and the median rent is $844, with 27% renting.
Bradford County
Bradford County is located in the northern part of the state and ranked 18th. It has only 27,816 residents. The median household income is $54,759, with a median home value of $153,900 and a median rent of $902, with 32% renting.
Gadsden County
Gadsden County, securing the 17th spot, boasts a population of 43,746. It’s located in the beautiful Florida Panhandle. The median household income is $45,721, with a median home value of $137,300 and a median rent of $781, with 26% renting.
Levy County
Levy County is nestled along Florida’s Gulf Coast and is number 16 on our list. It’s home to 43,268 residents. The median household income is $49,933, with a median home value of $151,800, with 80% ownership, and a median rent of $798, with 20% renting.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County is in the Big Bend region, just west of Tallahassee, Florida’s capital. and explodes with southern charm. It comes in at number 15 and has a population of 14,458. The median household income is $51,573, with a median home value of $167,600 and a median rent of $727, with 25% renting.
Gilchrist County
Gilchrist County, at the 14th spot, is inhabited by 18,070 people. The median household income is $56,823, with a median home value of $165,500, with 83% ownership, and a median rent of $801, with 17% renting.
Washington County
Washington County is located in the Florida Panhandle and is ranked 13th. It has 25,014 residents, and the median household income is $47,536. It has a median home value of $137,600 and a median rent of $853, with 22% renting.
Glades County
Glades County, securing the 12th spot, hosts 12,179 residents and is located in southwest Florida. The median household income is $37,221, with a median home value of $91,300, with 78% ownership, and a median rent of $832, with 22% renting.
Madison County
Madison County, positioned 11th, is inhabited by 17,986 individuals and is in North Florida. The median household income is $43,386, with a median home value of $92,400 and a median rent of $832, with 29% renting.
Liberty County
Liberty County, ranked 10th, has a population of 7,704 and is in the Panhandle. The average household income is $51,723, with a median home value of $113,300, with 81% ownership. The median rent is $884.
Suwannee County
Suwannee County is in North Florida and secures the 9th spot. It’s home to the breathtaking Royal Springs. It has 43,881 residents, and the median household income is $49,729. The median home value is $136,500, and the median rent is $760, with 25% renting.
Jackson County
Jackson County, positioned 8th, is home to 47,704 individuals and is in the Panhandle. The median household income is $46,144, with a median home value of $113,300, with 74% ownership, and a median rent of $756, with 26% renting.
Union County
Union County is nestled in north-central Florida, ranked 7th, and has 15,524 residents. The median household income is $64,043, with a median home value of $146,200 and a median rent of $785, with 30% renting.
Taylor County
Taylor County is along Florida’s Gulf Coast, secures the 6th spot, and is inhabited by 21,421 people. The median household income is $46,239, with a median home value of $89,300, with 77% ownership. The average rent is $909.
Calhoun County
Calhoun County is in the Florida Panhandle and comes in at number 5 on our list. It has 13,753 residents, and the median household income is $41,526. The county’s median home value is $118,100, and the median rent is $610, with 23% renting.
Hamilton County
Hamilton County, ranked 4th, has 13,492 residents and is nestled in north Florida. The median household income is $47,668, with a median home value of $100,800, with 75% ownership, and a median rent of $778, with 25% renting.
Lafayette County
Lafayette County is located in north-central Florida and secures the third spot on our list. Its population is only 8,107! The median household income is $57,852, with a median home value of $118,600, 81% ownership, and a median rent of $853, 19% renting.
Holmes County
Holmes County comes in 2nd place on our list and is nestled in the Florida Panhandle. It has 19,529 residents, and the median household income is $46,063, with a median home value of $94,900. The average rent is $792, with 23% renting.
Dixie County
Dixie County secures the top spot for Florida counties with the lowest living cost! It’s along the Gulf Coast, and only 16,737 people live there. The median household income is $45,057, and the median home value is $93,200, with 83% ownership. The average rent is only $805.
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