Cost of Living in Apollo Beach, FL

Population 28,347 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

146
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Apollo Beach is a long average commute — 39 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost.

Geographically, Apollo Beach sits roughly 7 miles southwest of Riverview. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Riverview's $341,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 138
Rent 159

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Apollo Beach

The median home value in Apollo Beach is $420,200 — 38% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,087/month, 59% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,130/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Apollo Beach has a cost of living index of 146 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$420,200
38% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$435,676
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
59% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,174/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 83.8%
Renter-occupied 16.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,087
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,701/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.0 min
44% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.5%
Carpooled
5.3%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
24.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$113,130
52% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,572
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
65.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.8%
Graduate degree 18.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 43.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Apollo Beach, FL?

Apollo Beach has a cost index of 146 (100 = national average). It is 46% above the national average.

What is average rent in Apollo Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in Apollo Beach is $2,087 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Apollo Beach?

The median home value in Apollo Beach is $420,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Apollo Beach?

The median household income in Apollo Beach is $113,130 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Apollo Beach, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Apollo Beach is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Apollo Beach, FL affordable?

Apollo Beach is above average in cost of living, with an index of 146 — about 46% higher than the national average.

Apollo Beach at a Glance

Population
28,347
Median Income
$113,130
Home Value
$420,200
Median Rent
$2,087/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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