Cost of Living in Fountainebleau, FL

Population 56,453 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

115
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Fountainebleau cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $285,000, rents near $1,948 a month. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Fountainebleau sits roughly 7 miles southwest of Hialeah — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% lower than Hialeah's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 148

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

About the Cost of Living in Fountainebleau

The median home value in Fountainebleau is $284,600 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,948/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,568/year is 12% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 84.2°F and lows of 70.7°F. Overall, Fountainebleau has a cost of living index of 115 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 15% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$284,600
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$299,995
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
48% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,473/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.2x
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 43.9%
Renter-occupied 56.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,948
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,562/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
30.4 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.1%
Carpooled
10.7%
Public transit
1.8%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
9.3%

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
$65,568
12% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,904
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.1%
Graduate degree 12.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.6
Male median age 40.3
Female median age 45.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.2°F
Avg Low
70.7°F
Annual Precip
67.4"
Annual Snowfall
0"
60° 70° 80° 90° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767881848789919189868178
Low °F 616366707376787877746864
Precip" 1.832.152.463.366.3210.517.369.5810.227.653.532.44

💨 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 Fountainebleau, FL?

Fountainebleau has a cost index of 115 (100 = national average). It is 15% above the national average.

What is average rent in Fountainebleau, FL?

The median gross rent in Fountainebleau is $1,948 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fountainebleau?

The median home value in Fountainebleau is $284,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Fountainebleau?

The median household income in Fountainebleau is $65,568 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fountainebleau, FL?

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

Is Fountainebleau, FL affordable?

Fountainebleau is above average in cost of living, with an index of 115 — about 15% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Fountainebleau?

Fountainebleau has average high temperatures of 84.2°F and average lows of 70.7°F. Annual precipitation is 67.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Fountainebleau at a Glance

Population
56,453
Median Income
$65,568
Home Value
$284,600
Median Rent
$1,948/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
84.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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