Cost of Living in Country Walk, FL

Population 18,693 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

174
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 42-minute average commute puts Country Walk squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $489,000 reflect that spatial discount. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 3.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Country Walk sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Miami — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Miami's $475,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 160
Rent 194

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

About the Cost of Living in Country Walk

The median home value in Country Walk is $489,400 — 60% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,553/month, 94% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,881/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 85.2°F and lows of 67.1°F. Overall, Country Walk has a cost of living index of 174 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$489,400
60% above avg
Median Rent
$2,553/mo
94% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.0x
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 83.3%
Renter-occupied 16.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,553
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,167/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
41.9 min
55% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.0%
Carpooled
8.7%
Public transit
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
11.1%

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
$118,881
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,427
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
39% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.6%
Graduate degree 12.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 36
Female median age 43.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.2°F
Avg Low
67.1°F
Annual Precip
56.1"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 778082858890919290878279
Low °F 575961657074757575716460
Precip" 1.741.962.032.865.168.827.198.288.425.252.092.28

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
170
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Country Walk, FL?

Country Walk has a cost index of 174 (100 = national average). It is 74% above the national average.

What is average rent in Country Walk, FL?

The median gross rent in Country Walk is $2,553 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Country Walk?

The median home value in Country Walk is $489,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Country Walk?

The median household income in Country Walk is $118,881 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Country Walk, FL?

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

Is Country Walk, FL affordable?

Country Walk is above average in cost of living, with an index of 174 — about 74% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Country Walk?

Country Walk has average high temperatures of 85.2°F and average lows of 67.1°F. Annual precipitation is 56.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Country Walk at a Glance

Population
18,693
Median Income
$118,881
Home Value
$489,400
Median Rent
$2,553/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
85.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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