Cost of Living in Holiday, FL

Population 21,768 · 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

Household incomes in Holiday run well below national norms — a median of $43,996 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $146,000).

Located 14 miles north of Clearwater, Holiday falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 55% lower than Clearwater's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 48
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Holiday

The median home value in Holiday is $145,700 — 52% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,206/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $43,996/year is 41% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Holiday has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$145,700
52% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$218,565
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
8% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,753/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.1x
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 63.1%
Renter-occupied 36.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,206
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,820/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
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
6.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
15.9%

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
$43,996
41% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,475
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.1%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 45.7
Male median age 45.5
Female median age 45.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
88.5%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
365
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Holiday, FL?

Holiday has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Holiday, FL?

The median gross rent in Holiday is $1,206 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Holiday?

The median home value in Holiday is $145,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Holiday?

The median household income in Holiday is $43,996 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Holiday, FL?

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

Is Holiday, FL affordable?

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

Holiday at a Glance

Population
21,768
Median Income
$43,996
Home Value
$145,700
Median Rent
$1,206/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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