Cost of Living in Harbor Bluffs, FL

Population 3,020 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

216
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Harbor Bluffs's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $554,000 for a typical home, 82% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $129,569 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Located 6 miles southwest of Clearwater, Harbor Bluffs falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 70% higher than Clearwater's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182
Rent 266

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

About the Cost of Living in Harbor Bluffs

The median home value in Harbor Bluffs is $553,800 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,501/month, 166% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $129,569/year is 74% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Harbor Bluffs has a cost of living index of 216 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 116% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$553,800
82% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$125,509
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
166% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 88.5%
Renter-occupied 11.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,501
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,115/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
23.3 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.0%
Carpooled
8.1%
Work from home
12.5%

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
$129,569
74% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,604
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
20% above avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 29.2%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.7
Male median age 50.2
Female median age 48.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
59.5%
Good air days/yr
113
Max AQI recorded
237
PM2.5 days
125
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harbor Bluffs, FL?

Harbor Bluffs has a cost index of 216 (100 = national average). It is 116% above the national average.

What is average rent in Harbor Bluffs, FL?

The median gross rent in Harbor Bluffs is $3,501 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Harbor Bluffs?

The median home value in Harbor Bluffs is $553,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Harbor Bluffs?

The median household income in Harbor Bluffs is $129,569 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Harbor Bluffs, FL?

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

Is Harbor Bluffs, FL affordable?

Harbor Bluffs is above average in cost of living, with an index of 216 — about 116% higher than the national average.

Harbor Bluffs at a Glance

Population
3,020
Median Income
$129,569
Home Value
$553,800
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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