Cost of Living in Eustis, FL

Population 23,567 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

79
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eustis sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 40 miles northwest of Orlando, Eustis falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 80
Rent 76

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

About the Cost of Living in Eustis

The median home value in Eustis is $245,400 — 20% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $995/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $62,475/year is 16% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 82.4°F and lows of 63.1°F. Overall, Eustis has a cost of living index of 79 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 21% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$245,400
20% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$334,865
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$995/mo
24% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,858/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
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 70.0%
Renter-occupied 30.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$995
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,609/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
11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.8%
Carpooled
12.0%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
11.5%

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
$62,475
16% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,432
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.5%
Graduate degree 7.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.7
Male median age 37.6
Female median age 49.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.4°F
Avg Low
63.1°F
Annual Precip
43.8"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 707377838891919290857772
Low °F 495256626873757573665752
Precip" 2.512.083.222.042.686.985.886.635.212.621.762.17

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
92.6%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
364
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eustis, FL?

Eustis has a cost index of 79 (100 = national average). It is 21% below the national average.

What is average rent in Eustis, FL?

The median gross rent in Eustis is $995 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eustis?

The median home value in Eustis is $245,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eustis?

The median household income in Eustis is $62,475 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eustis, FL?

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

Is Eustis, FL affordable?

Yes, Eustis is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 79 — about 21% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Eustis?

Eustis has average high temperatures of 82.4°F and average lows of 63.1°F. Annual precipitation is 43.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eustis at a Glance

Population
23,567
Median Income
$62,475
Home Value
$245,400
Median Rent
$995/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
82.4°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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