Cost of Living in Belle Isle, FL

Population 7,053 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

136
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Belle Isle is a smaller Florida community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $111,875 and housing costs ($475,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Belle Isle sits roughly 7 miles northwest of Orlando. Median home values run roughly 32% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 156
Rent 107

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

About the Cost of Living in Belle Isle

The median home value in Belle Isle is $474,700 — 56% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,402/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,875/year is 50% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 83.2°F and lows of 62.7°F. Overall, Belle Isle has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$474,700
56% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$443,800
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
7% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.2x
Favors renting
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 92.5%
Renter-occupied 7.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,402
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,016/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
26.9 min
0% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.5%
Carpooled
8.5%
Walked
0.0%
Work from home
20.6%

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
$111,875
50% above avg
Per Capita Income
$69,435
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor Force Participation
55.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.0%
Graduate degree 19.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.4
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.2°F
Avg Low
62.7°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
0"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 727579848891929290857874
Low °F 505256616672737472665853
Precip" 2.482.043.032.584.028.057.467.696.373.461.792.48

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Belle Isle, FL?

Belle Isle has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.

What is average rent in Belle Isle, FL?

The median gross rent in Belle Isle is $1,402 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Belle Isle?

The median home value in Belle Isle is $474,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Belle Isle?

The median household income in Belle Isle is $111,875 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Belle Isle, FL?

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

Is Belle Isle, FL affordable?

Belle Isle is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Belle Isle?

Belle Isle has average high temperatures of 83.2°F and average lows of 62.7°F. Annual precipitation is 51.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Belle Isle at a Glance

Population
7,053
Median Income
$111,875
Home Value
$474,700
Median Rent
$1,402/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
83.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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