Cost of Living in Egypt Lake-Leto, FL

Population 35,709 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

102
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Egypt Lake-Leto's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $53,599 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 7.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Egypt Lake-Leto is part of the immediate Tampa metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Tampa's $375,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 97
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Egypt Lake-Leto

The median home value in Egypt Lake-Leto is $296,100 — 3% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,424/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,599/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.8%, 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 83.0°F and lows of 66.1°F. Overall, Egypt Lake-Leto has a cost of living index of 102 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$296,100
3% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$336,852
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
8% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,531/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.3x
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 46.9%
Renter-occupied 53.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,424
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,038/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.4%
Carpooled
14.1%
Public transit
1.2%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
1.5%
Work from home
9.5%

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
$53,599
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,776
Unemployment Rate
7.8%
63% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.2%
Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 39.5
Female median age 42.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.0°F
Avg Low
66.1°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
0"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717478838891919190867974
Low °F 535659657175777775696156
Precip" 2.652.622.522.552.607.377.759.036.092.341.402.56

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Egypt Lake-Leto, FL?

Egypt Lake-Leto has a cost index of 102 (100 = national average). It is 2% above the national average.

What is average rent in Egypt Lake-Leto, FL?

The median gross rent in Egypt Lake-Leto is $1,424 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Egypt Lake-Leto?

The median home value in Egypt Lake-Leto is $296,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Egypt Lake-Leto?

The median household income in Egypt Lake-Leto is $53,599 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Egypt Lake-Leto, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Egypt Lake-Leto is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Egypt Lake-Leto, FL affordable?

Egypt Lake-Leto is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 102 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Egypt Lake-Leto?

Egypt Lake-Leto has average high temperatures of 83.0°F and average lows of 66.1°F. Annual precipitation is 49.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Egypt Lake-Leto at a Glance

Population
35,709
Median Income
$53,599
Home Value
$296,100
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
Unemployment
7.8%
Avg High Temp
83.0°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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