Cost of Living in Meadow Woods, FL

Population 40,741 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Meadow Woods is a long average commute — 38 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost.

Geographically, Meadow Woods sits roughly 5 miles southwest of Orlando. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Meadow Woods

The median home value in Meadow Woods is $351,600 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,859/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,124/year is 3% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 83.2°F and lows of 62.7°F. Overall, Meadow Woods has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$351,600
15% above avg
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
41% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
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 71.5%
Renter-occupied 28.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,859
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,473/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
37.5 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.4%
Carpooled
11.3%
Public transit
1.0%
Walked
1.0%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
12.9%

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
$77,124
3% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,892
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
8% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
72.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.5%
Graduate degree 14.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3
Male median age 39.7
Female median age 36.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
83.2°F
Avg Low
62.7°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
Annual Snowfall
0"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 727579848891929290857874
Low °F 505256616672737472665853
Precip" 2.482.043.032.584.028.057.467.696.373.461.792.48

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Meadow Woods, FL?

Meadow Woods has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Meadow Woods, FL?

The median gross rent in Meadow Woods is $1,859 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Meadow Woods?

The median home value in Meadow Woods is $351,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Meadow Woods?

The median household income in Meadow Woods is $77,124 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Meadow Woods, FL?

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

Is Meadow Woods, FL affordable?

Meadow Woods is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Meadow Woods?

Meadow Woods has average high temperatures of 83.2°F and average lows of 62.7°F. Annual precipitation is 51.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Meadow Woods at a Glance

Population
40,741
Median Income
$77,124
Home Value
$351,600
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg High Temp
83.2°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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