Cost of Living in Dade City North, FL

Population 3,049 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Dade City North is a smaller Florida community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $50,443 and housing costs ($179,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Around 35% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Dade City North sits roughly 20 miles east of Spring Hill — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 28% lower than Spring Hill's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Dade City North

The median home value in Dade City North is $178,500 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $953/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,443/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Dade City North has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$178,500
41% below avg
Median Rent
$953/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.6x
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 56.1%
Renter-occupied 43.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$953
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,567/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
39.9 min
48% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
0

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.6%
Carpooled
20.9%

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
$50,443
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,122
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
24% above avg
Poverty Rate
34.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 0.8%
Graduate degree 0.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.3
Male median age 35.3
Female median age 30.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
88.5%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
365
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dade City North, FL?

Dade City North has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Dade City North, FL?

The median gross rent in Dade City North is $953 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dade City North?

The median home value in Dade City North is $178,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Dade City North?

The median household income in Dade City North is $50,443 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dade City North, FL?

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

Is Dade City North, FL affordable?

Yes, Dade City North is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

Dade City North at a Glance

Population
3,049
Median Income
$50,443
Home Value
$178,500
Median Rent
$953/mo
Unemployment
6.0%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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