Cost of Living in Fussels Corner, FL

Population 5,113 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

40
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Fussels Corner is a smaller Florida community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,263 and housing costs ($81,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Fussels Corner sits roughly 6 miles east of Lakeland. Median home values run roughly 65% lower than Lakeland's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 26
Rent 59

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

About the Cost of Living in Fussels Corner

The median home value in Fussels Corner is $80,700 — 74% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $778/month, 41% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,263/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Fussels Corner has a cost of living index of 40 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$80,700
74% below avg
Median Rent
$778/mo
41% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.6x
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 79.9%
Renter-occupied 20.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$778
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,392/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
26.1 min
3% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
5.3%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
14.7%

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
$55,263
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$30,636
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
49% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.5%
Graduate degree 6.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.5
Male median age 44.8
Female median age 58.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
145
PM2.5 days
220
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Fussels Corner, FL?

Fussels Corner has a cost index of 40 (100 = national average). It is 60% below the national average.

What is average rent in Fussels Corner, FL?

The median gross rent in Fussels Corner is $778 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Fussels Corner?

The median home value in Fussels Corner is $80,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Fussels Corner?

The median household income in Fussels Corner is $55,263 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Fussels Corner, FL?

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

Is Fussels Corner, FL affordable?

Yes, Fussels Corner is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 40 — about 60% below the US national average of 100.

Fussels Corner at a Glance

Population
5,113
Median Income
$55,263
Home Value
$80,700
Median Rent
$778/mo
Unemployment
7.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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