Cost of Living in Dania Beach, FL

Population 31,739 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

108
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Dania Beach cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $296,000, rents near $1,636 a month. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located <5 miles north of Hollywood, Dania Beach falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Hollywood's $374,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 97
Rent 125

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

About the Cost of Living in Dania Beach

The median home value in Dania Beach is $296,100 — 3% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,636/month, 25% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,948/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 83.5°F and lows of 70.8°F. Overall, Dania Beach has a cost of living index of 108 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$296,100
3% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$324,134
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
25% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,609/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 47.2%
Renter-occupied 52.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,636
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,250/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
30.3 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.8%
Carpooled
7.3%
Public transit
3.4%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
0.6%
Work from home
12.8%

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
$50,948
32% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,624
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Labor Force Participation
65.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.5%
Graduate degree 10.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.5
Male median age 42.2
Female median age 42.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.5°F
Avg Low
70.8°F
Annual Precip
61"
60° 68° 75° 83° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767780838688909088858178
Low °F 616366707477787877746865
Precip" 2.902.382.383.025.569.555.417.898.027.373.692.78

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Dania Beach, FL?

Dania Beach has a cost index of 108 (100 = national average). It is 8% above the national average.

What is average rent in Dania Beach, FL?

The median gross rent in Dania Beach is $1,636 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Dania Beach?

The median home value in Dania Beach is $296,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Dania Beach?

The median household income in Dania Beach is $50,948 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Dania Beach, FL?

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

Is Dania Beach, FL affordable?

Dania Beach is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 108 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Dania Beach?

Dania Beach has average high temperatures of 83.5°F and average lows of 70.8°F. Annual precipitation is 61". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Dania Beach at a Glance

Population
31,739
Median Income
$50,948
Home Value
$296,100
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
83.5°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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