Cost of Living in Holden Heights, FL

Population 3,108 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

76
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Holden Heights run well below national norms — a median of $44,506 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $189,000).

Geographically, Holden Heights sits roughly 12 miles northwest of Orlando. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 62
Rent 97

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

About the Cost of Living in Holden Heights

The median home value in Holden Heights is $189,100 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,271/month, 3% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,506/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Holden Heights has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$189,100
38% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$459,721
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
3% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.4x
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 48.8%
Renter-occupied 51.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,271
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,885/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
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.6%
Carpooled
16.3%
Public transit
9.6%
Bicycle
3.7%
Work from home
4.8%

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
$44,506
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,242
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
33% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.8%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.9
Male median age 38.5
Female median age 43.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holden Heights, FL?

Holden Heights has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Holden Heights, FL?

The median gross rent in Holden Heights is $1,271 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holden Heights?

The median home value in Holden Heights is $189,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Holden Heights?

The median household income in Holden Heights is $44,506 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holden Heights, FL?

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

Is Holden Heights, FL affordable?

Yes, Holden Heights is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

Holden Heights at a Glance

Population
3,108
Median Income
$44,506
Home Value
$189,100
Median Rent
$1,271/mo
Unemployment
3.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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