Cost of Living in Hill 'n Dale, FL

Population 3,722 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

65
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hill 'n Dale is a smaller Florida community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $52,452 and housing costs ($117,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 15 miles east of Spring Hill, Hill 'n Dale falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than Spring Hill's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 104

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

About the Cost of Living in Hill 'n Dale

The median home value in Hill 'n Dale is $117,000 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,364/month, 4% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $52,452/year is 30% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 82.5°F and lows of 58.9°F. Overall, Hill 'n Dale has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$117,000
62% below avg
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
4% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.1x
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 75.3%
Renter-occupied 24.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,364
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,978/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
9.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
8.3%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
9.4%

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
$52,452
30% below avg
Per Capita Income
$22,660
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.9%
Graduate degree 4.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 29.1
Female median age 42.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.5°F
Avg Low
58.9°F
Annual Precip
51.9"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717478838890919190857873
Low °F 444851566370727270625248
Precip" 3.012.572.662.183.357.919.418.125.792.791.592.56

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hill 'n Dale, FL?

Hill 'n Dale has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hill 'n Dale, FL?

The median gross rent in Hill 'n Dale is $1,364 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hill 'n Dale?

The median home value in Hill 'n Dale is $117,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hill 'n Dale?

The median household income in Hill 'n Dale is $52,452 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hill 'n Dale, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hill 'n Dale is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Hill 'n Dale, FL affordable?

Yes, Hill 'n Dale is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Hill 'n Dale?

Hill 'n Dale has average high temperatures of 82.5°F and average lows of 58.9°F. Annual precipitation is 51.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hill 'n Dale at a Glance

Population
3,722
Median Income
$52,452
Home Value
$117,000
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
82.5°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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