Cost of Living in Groveland, FL

Population 20,621 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

116
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 37-minute average commute puts Groveland squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $344,000 reflect that spatial discount.

Located 35 miles west of Orlando, Groveland falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 120

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

About the Cost of Living in Groveland

The median home value in Groveland is $344,000 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,579/month, 20% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,258/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Groveland has a cost of living index of 116 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$344,000
13% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$371,383
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
20% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,275/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.2x
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 87.5%
Renter-occupied 12.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,579
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,193/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
36.6 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.5%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$92,258
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,339
Unemployment Rate
5.4%
12% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.1%
Graduate degree 14.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.9
Male median age 39.9
Female median age 39.8

💨 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 Groveland, FL?

Groveland has a cost index of 116 (100 = national average). It is 16% above the national average.

What is average rent in Groveland, FL?

The median gross rent in Groveland is $1,579 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Groveland?

The median home value in Groveland is $344,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Groveland?

The median household income in Groveland is $92,258 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Groveland, FL?

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

Is Groveland, FL affordable?

Groveland is above average in cost of living, with an index of 116 — about 16% higher than the national average.

Groveland at a Glance

Population
20,621
Median Income
$92,258
Home Value
$344,000
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
Unemployment
5.4%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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