Cost of Living in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL

Population 13,887 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

85
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $219,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace sits roughly 12 miles southwest of Jacksonville. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Jacksonville's $266,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 106

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

About the Cost of Living in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace

The median home value in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $218,700 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,395/month, 6% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,887/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has a cost of living index of 85 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$218,700
28% below avg
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
6% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.1x
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 42.7%
Renter-occupied 57.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,395
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,009/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
28.0 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.9%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
8.9%

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
$56,887
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,283
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.3%
Graduate degree 5.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 35.7
Female median age 42.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL?

Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace has a cost index of 85 (100 = national average). It is 15% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL?

The median gross rent in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $1,395 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

The median home value in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $218,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace?

The median household income in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is $56,887 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace, FL affordable?

Yes, Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 85 — about 15% below the US national average of 100.

Bellair-Meadowbrook Terrace at a Glance

Population
13,887
Median Income
$56,887
Home Value
$218,700
Median Rent
$1,395/mo
Unemployment
2.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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