Cost of Living in Micco, FL

Population 9,053 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

72
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 67, Micco functions largely as a retirement market. Housing costs — $156,000 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.

Geographically, Micco sits roughly 12 miles southeast of Palm Bay. Median home values run roughly 37% lower than Palm Bay's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 51
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Micco

The median home value in Micco is $156,400 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,340/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,809/year is 37% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Micco has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$156,400
49% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$533,507
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.7x
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 93.5%
Renter-occupied 6.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,340
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,954/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
28.6 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
14.1%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
11.5%

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
$46,809
37% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,509
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Labor Force Participation
31.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.8%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 67.2
Male median age 68
Female median age 66.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
76.4%
Good air days/yr
130
Max AQI recorded
143
PM2.5 days
222
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Micco, FL?

Micco has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.

What is average rent in Micco, FL?

The median gross rent in Micco is $1,340 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Micco?

The median home value in Micco is $156,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Micco?

The median household income in Micco is $46,809 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Micco, FL?

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

Is Micco, FL affordable?

Yes, Micco is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.

Micco at a Glance

Population
9,053
Median Income
$46,809
Home Value
$156,400
Median Rent
$1,340/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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