Cost of Living in Heathrow, FL

Population 7,033 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

165
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Heathrow is a smaller Florida community of around 7000 residents, where median household incomes of $122,837 and housing costs ($544,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Heathrow is about 25 miles north of Orlando, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 51% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178
Rent 145

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

About the Cost of Living in Heathrow

The median home value in Heathrow is $543,600 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,904/month, 45% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $122,837/year is 65% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.2%, 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 83.1°F and lows of 63.2°F. Overall, Heathrow has a cost of living index of 165 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 65% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$543,600
78% above avg
Median Rent
$1,904/mo
45% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.8x
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 68.3%
Renter-occupied 31.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,904
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,518/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
38.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.1%
Carpooled
4.3%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
38.3%

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
$122,837
65% above avg
Per Capita Income
$64,654
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
12% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 48.4%
Graduate degree 23.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.4
Male median age 45.1
Female median age 49.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.1°F
Avg Low
63.2°F
Annual Precip
49.6"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717478838991939390857873
Low °F 505256616773747573675853
Precip" 2.362.252.852.353.318.197.296.776.243.901.882.24

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good
82.1%
Good air days/yr
106
Max AQI recorded
150
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Heathrow, FL?

Heathrow has a cost index of 165 (100 = national average). It is 65% above the national average.

What is average rent in Heathrow, FL?

The median gross rent in Heathrow is $1,904 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Heathrow?

The median home value in Heathrow is $543,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Heathrow?

The median household income in Heathrow is $122,837 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Heathrow, FL?

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

Is Heathrow, FL affordable?

Heathrow is above average in cost of living, with an index of 165 — about 65% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Heathrow?

Heathrow has average high temperatures of 83.1°F and average lows of 63.2°F. Annual precipitation is 49.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Heathrow at a Glance

Population
7,033
Median Income
$122,837
Home Value
$543,600
Median Rent
$1,904/mo
Unemployment
4.2%
Avg High Temp
83.1°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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