Cost of Living in Jupiter, FL

Population 61,097 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

176
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing in Jupiter sits 82% above the national median — $556,000 for the typical home — but median household incomes near $109,109 (46% above the US figure) soften the blow that similar pricing creates in lower-wage metros.

Jupiter sits roughly 12 miles north of West Palm Beach — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 50% higher than West Palm Beach's $370,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 182
Rent 166

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

About the Cost of Living in Jupiter

The median home value in Jupiter is $555,500 — 82% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,176/month, 66% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,109/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Jupiter has a cost of living index of 176 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 76% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$555,500
82% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$691,252
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,176/mo
66% above avg
Zillow Rent
$3,125/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.3x
Favors renting
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 78.1%
Renter-occupied 21.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,176
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,790/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
24.3 min
10% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.6%
Carpooled
7.9%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.7%
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
$109,109
46% above avg
Per Capita Income
$71,018
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.4%
Graduate degree 20.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.3
Male median age 45.8
Female median age 48.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
71.2%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jupiter, FL?

Jupiter has a cost index of 176 (100 = national average). It is 76% above the national average.

What is average rent in Jupiter, FL?

The median gross rent in Jupiter is $2,176 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jupiter?

The median home value in Jupiter is $555,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Jupiter?

The median household income in Jupiter is $109,109 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jupiter, FL?

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

Is Jupiter, FL affordable?

Jupiter is above average in cost of living, with an index of 176 — about 76% higher than the national average.