Cost of Living in Clarcona, FL

Population 4,636 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

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

Household incomes in Clarcona run well below national norms — a median of $48,350 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs and rents do not fully compensate for the earnings difference. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Clarcona sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 102
Rent 98

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

About the Cost of Living in Clarcona

The median home value in Clarcona is $310,500 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,282/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,350/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Clarcona has a cost of living index of 100 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is on par with the national average.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$310,500
2% above avg
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
2% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.2x
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 64.0%
Renter-occupied 36.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,282
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,896/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
31.2 min
16% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.2%
Carpooled
3.9%
Work from home
21.9%

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
$48,350
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,890
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
45% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.7%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.5
Male median age 40.4
Female median age 48.2

💨 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 Clarcona, FL?

Clarcona has a cost index of 100 (100 = national average). It is near the national average.

What is average rent in Clarcona, FL?

The median gross rent in Clarcona is $1,282 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clarcona?

The median home value in Clarcona is $310,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Clarcona?

The median household income in Clarcona is $48,350 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clarcona, FL?

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

Is Clarcona, FL affordable?

Clarcona is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 100 (100 = US average).

Clarcona at a Glance

Population
4,636
Median Income
$48,350
Home Value
$310,500
Median Rent
$1,282/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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