Cost of Living in DeSoto County, FL

What does it cost to live in DeSoto County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$45,000

Median Rent

$861/mo

Median Home

$139,500

Affordability

439

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$705
Property Tax$103
Insurance$47

Total Monthly$855
% of Income22.8%

Renting

Median Rent$861
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$886
% of Income23%

Living in DeSoto County, Florida

DeSoto County has a median household income of $45,000 with housing costs that represent 22.8% of income for owners and 23% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.