Cost of Living in Highlands County, FL

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

Median Income

$53,679

Median Rent

$919/mo

Median Home

$155,900

Affordability

477

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$788
Property Tax$97
Insurance$52

Total Monthly$937
% of Income20.9%

Renting

Median Rent$919
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$944
% of Income20.5%

Living in Highlands County, Florida

Highlands County has a median household income of $53,679 with housing costs that represent 20.9% of income for owners and 20.5% 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.