Cost of Living in Lake County, FL

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

Median Income

$66,239

Median Rent

$1,323/mo

Median Home

$262,500

Affordability

347

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,327
Property Tax$177
Insurance$88

Total Monthly$1,592
% of Income28.8%

Renting

Median Rent$1,323
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,348
% of Income24%

Living in Lake County, Florida

Lake County has a median household income of $66,239 with housing costs that represent 28.8% of income for owners and 24% 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.