Cost of Living in Inverness Highlands South, FL

Population 7,478 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

80
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Inverness Highlands South 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.

Located 25 miles northeast of Spring Hill, Inverness Highlands South falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 17% lower than Spring Hill's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 68
Rent 99

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

About the Cost of Living in Inverness Highlands South

The median home value in Inverness Highlands South is $206,900 — 32% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,296/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $61,224/year is 18% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Inverness Highlands South has a cost of living index of 80 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$206,900
32% below avg
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
1% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.3x
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 88.7%
Renter-occupied 11.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,296
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,910/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
32.8 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.4%
Carpooled
11.7%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
3.5%

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
$61,224
18% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,977
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.4%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.2%
Graduate degree 3.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.4
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 51.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
65.2%
Good air days/yr
118
Max AQI recorded
353
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Inverness Highlands South, FL?

Inverness Highlands South has a cost index of 80 (100 = national average). It is 20% below the national average.

What is average rent in Inverness Highlands South, FL?

The median gross rent in Inverness Highlands South is $1,296 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Inverness Highlands South?

The median home value in Inverness Highlands South is $206,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Inverness Highlands South?

The median household income in Inverness Highlands South is $61,224 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Inverness Highlands South, FL?

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

Is Inverness Highlands South, FL affordable?

Yes, Inverness Highlands South is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 80 — about 20% below the US national average of 100.

Inverness Highlands South at a Glance

Population
7,478
Median Income
$61,224
Home Value
$206,900
Median Rent
$1,296/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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