Cost of Living in Mango, FL

Population 13,037 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

81
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Mango's median household income of $44,675 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (22% here).

Mango is part of the immediate Brandon metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than Brandon's $294,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 73
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Mango

The median home value in Mango is $223,300 — 27% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,230/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,675/year is 40% lower 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, Mango has a cost of living index of 81 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 19% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$223,300
27% below avg
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
6% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.1x
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 52.0%
Renter-occupied 48.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,230
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,844/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
32.3 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.5%
Carpooled
12.0%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
1.6%
Work from home
8.8%

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
$44,675
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,373
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
6% below avg
Poverty Rate
22.0%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.1%
Graduate degree 4.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 40.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mango, FL?

Mango has a cost index of 81 (100 = national average). It is 19% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mango, FL?

The median gross rent in Mango is $1,230 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mango?

The median home value in Mango is $223,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mango?

The median household income in Mango is $44,675 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mango, FL?

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

Is Mango, FL affordable?

Yes, Mango is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 81 — about 19% below the US national average of 100.

Mango at a Glance

Population
13,037
Median Income
$44,675
Home Value
$223,300
Median Rent
$1,230/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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