Cost of Living in Brookridge, FL

Population 4,788 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

62
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Brookridge is 68 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals.

Geographically, Brookridge sits roughly 5 miles northeast of Spring Hill. Median home values run roughly 44% lower than Spring Hill's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46
Rent 87

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

About the Cost of Living in Brookridge

The median home value in Brookridge is $140,000 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,144/month, 13% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,101/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 82.5°F and lows of 58.9°F. Overall, Brookridge has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$140,000
54% below avg
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
13% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.2x
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 92.6%
Renter-occupied 7.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,144
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,758/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
31.7 min
17% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.6%
Carpooled
6.6%
Work from home
4.5%

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
$55,101
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,527
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Labor Force Participation
24.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.1%
Graduate degree 4.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 67.9
Male median age 68.9
Female median age 66.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.5°F
Avg Low
58.9°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717478838890919190857873
Low °F 444851566370727270625248
Precip" 3.012.572.662.183.357.919.418.125.792.791.592.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Brookridge, FL?

Brookridge has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.

What is average rent in Brookridge, FL?

The median gross rent in Brookridge is $1,144 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Brookridge?

The median home value in Brookridge is $140,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Brookridge?

The median household income in Brookridge is $55,101 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Brookridge, FL?

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

Is Brookridge, FL affordable?

Yes, Brookridge is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Brookridge?

Brookridge has average high temperatures of 82.5°F and average lows of 58.9°F. Annual precipitation is 51.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Brookridge at a Glance

Population
4,788
Median Income
$55,101
Home Value
$140,000
Median Rent
$1,144/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
82.5°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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