Cost of Living in Marion Oaks, FL

Population 22,296 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

89
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Marion Oaks 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 40 miles northeast of Spring Hill, Marion Oaks falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Spring Hill's $248,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 76
Rent 109

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

About the Cost of Living in Marion Oaks

The median home value in Marion Oaks is $233,000 — 24% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,429/month, 9% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,056/year is 6% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Marion Oaks has a cost of living index of 89 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,000
24% below avg
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
9% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.6x
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 76.0%
Renter-occupied 24.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,429
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,043/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
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.1%
Carpooled
9.7%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$70,056
6% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,571
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
20% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.7%
Graduate degree 4.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.8
Male median age 38.1
Female median age 37.6

💨 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 Marion Oaks, FL?

Marion Oaks has a cost index of 89 (100 = national average). It is 11% below the national average.

What is average rent in Marion Oaks, FL?

The median gross rent in Marion Oaks is $1,429 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Marion Oaks?

The median home value in Marion Oaks is $233,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Marion Oaks?

The median household income in Marion Oaks is $70,056 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Marion Oaks, FL?

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

Is Marion Oaks, FL affordable?

Yes, Marion Oaks is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 89 — about 11% below the US national average of 100.

Marion Oaks at a Glance

Population
22,296
Median Income
$70,056
Home Value
$233,000
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
Unemployment
3.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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