Cost of Living in Hunters Creek, FL

Population 21,255 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

145
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Hunters Creek sits on the smaller end of the Florida city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Geographically, Hunters Creek sits roughly 12 miles west of Orlando. Median home values run roughly 19% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 140
Rent 153

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

About the Cost of Living in Hunters Creek

The median home value in Hunters Creek is $426,000 — 40% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,006/month, 53% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,942/year is 34% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Hunters Creek has a cost of living index of 145 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$426,000
40% above avg
Median Rent
$2,006/mo
53% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
17.7x
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 55.3%
Renter-occupied 44.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,006
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,620/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
29.2 min
8% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.9%
Carpooled
8.0%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
16.4%

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
$99,942
34% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,589
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Labor Force Participation
71.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.5%
Graduate degree 19.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 38.8
Female median age 40.2

💨 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 Hunters Creek, FL?

Hunters Creek has a cost index of 145 (100 = national average). It is 45% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hunters Creek, FL?

The median gross rent in Hunters Creek is $2,006 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hunters Creek?

The median home value in Hunters Creek is $426,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Hunters Creek?

The median household income in Hunters Creek is $99,942 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hunters Creek, FL?

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

Is Hunters Creek, FL affordable?

Hunters Creek is above average in cost of living, with an index of 145 — about 45% higher than the national average.

Hunters Creek at a Glance

Population
21,255
Median Income
$99,942
Home Value
$426,000
Median Rent
$2,006/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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