Cost of Living in Liberty Triangle, FL

Population 24,178 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

With a median age of 59, Liberty Triangle functions largely as a retirement market. Housing costs — $248,000 for a typical home — anchor most household budgets, and the state's treatment of pension income tends to matter more than wage-driven tax comparisons. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Liberty Triangle is about 40 miles south of Gainesville, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Gainesville's $235,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 81
Rent 136

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

About the Cost of Living in Liberty Triangle

The median home value in Liberty Triangle is $247,800 — 19% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,789/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $68,107/year is 9% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Liberty Triangle has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$247,800
19% below avg
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
36% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.5x
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 91.0%
Renter-occupied 9.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,789
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,403/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
30.2 min
12% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.9%
Carpooled
11.8%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
10.6%

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
$68,107
9% below avg
Per Capita Income
$39,693
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
35% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.6%
Graduate degree 11.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 59
Male median age 58.1
Female median age 59.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 45 — Good
66%
Good air days/yr
99
Max AQI recorded
248
PM2.5 days
117
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Liberty Triangle, FL?

Liberty Triangle has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Liberty Triangle, FL?

The median gross rent in Liberty Triangle is $1,789 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Liberty Triangle?

The median home value in Liberty Triangle is $247,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Liberty Triangle?

The median household income in Liberty Triangle is $68,107 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Liberty Triangle, FL?

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

Is Liberty Triangle, FL affordable?

Liberty Triangle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

Liberty Triangle at a Glance

Population
24,178
Median Income
$68,107
Home Value
$247,800
Median Rent
$1,789/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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