Cost of Living in Bithlo, FL

Population 10,790 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bithlo sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. A poverty rate near 24% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Bithlo sits roughly 15 miles northeast of Orlando. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 117
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Bithlo

The median home value in Bithlo is $356,400 — 17% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,373/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $96,250/year is 29% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Bithlo has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$356,400
17% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$282,860
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.6x
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 73.7%
Renter-occupied 26.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,373
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,987/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.5%
Carpooled
13.9%
Public transit
2.1%
Walked
1.9%
Bicycle
1.3%
Work from home
9.6%

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
$96,250
29% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,936
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
23.7%
Labor Force Participation
70.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.4%
Graduate degree 19.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 33.7
Female median age 42.8

💨 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 Bithlo, FL?

Bithlo has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Bithlo, FL?

The median gross rent in Bithlo is $1,373 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bithlo?

The median home value in Bithlo is $356,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bithlo?

The median household income in Bithlo is $96,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bithlo, FL?

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

Is Bithlo, FL affordable?

Bithlo is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

Bithlo at a Glance

Population
10,790
Median Income
$96,250
Home Value
$356,400
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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