Cost of Living in Inwood, FL

Population 7,098 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

57
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $38,786, median household incomes in Inwood land roughly 48% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. A poverty rate near 25% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.

Geographically, Inwood sits roughly 11 miles east of Lakeland. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than Lakeland's $229,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 38
Rent 85

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

About the Cost of Living in Inwood

The median home value in Inwood is $115,200 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,112/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,786/year is 48% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 84.2°F and lows of 64.9°F. Overall, Inwood has a cost of living index of 57 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$115,200
62% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$422,670
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
15% below avg
Zillow Rent
$2,161/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.6x
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 64.9%
Renter-occupied 35.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,112
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,726/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
34.1 min
26% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.8%
Carpooled
7.8%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.9%
Work from home
10.8%

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
$38,786
48% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,192
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
25.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.1%
Graduate degree 0.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.8
Male median age 30.7
Female median age 34.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.2°F
Avg Low
64.9°F
Annual Precip
46.1"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 737680859092939391868074
Low °F 525559636974757674686055
Precip" 2.492.443.042.502.677.367.446.525.312.221.452.68

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
75.3%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
145
PM2.5 days
220
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Inwood, FL?

Inwood has a cost index of 57 (100 = national average). It is 43% below the national average.

What is average rent in Inwood, FL?

The median gross rent in Inwood is $1,112 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Inwood?

The median home value in Inwood is $115,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Inwood?

The median household income in Inwood is $38,786 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Inwood, FL?

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

Is Inwood, FL affordable?

Yes, Inwood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 57 — about 43% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Inwood?

Inwood has average high temperatures of 84.2°F and average lows of 64.9°F. Annual precipitation is 46.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Inwood at a Glance

Population
7,098
Median Income
$38,786
Home Value
$115,200
Median Rent
$1,112/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
84.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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