Cost of Living in Oakleaf Plantation, FL

Population 30,737 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Oakleaf Plantation is effectively a commuter community: the average resident spends 37 minutes each way getting to work, well above the 27-minute US median. Housing costs ($309,000 for a typical home) tend to reflect the tradeoff between price and access. An unemployment rate of 2.4% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Oakleaf Plantation sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Jacksonville — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Jacksonville's $266,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 101
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Oakleaf Plantation

The median home value in Oakleaf Plantation is $309,300 — 1% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,852/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $110,521/year is 48% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.4%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Oakleaf Plantation has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$309,300
1% above avg
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
41% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
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 78.2%
Renter-occupied 21.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,852
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,466/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
36.9 min
37% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.1%
Carpooled
7.2%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
22.1%

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
$110,521
48% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,858
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.4%
Graduate degree 11.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 35.1
Female median age 35.7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Oakleaf Plantation, FL?

Oakleaf Plantation has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Oakleaf Plantation, FL?

The median gross rent in Oakleaf Plantation is $1,852 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Oakleaf Plantation?

The median home value in Oakleaf Plantation is $309,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Oakleaf Plantation?

The median household income in Oakleaf Plantation is $110,521 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Oakleaf Plantation, FL?

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

Is Oakleaf Plantation, FL affordable?

Oakleaf Plantation is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

Oakleaf Plantation at a Glance

Population
30,737
Median Income
$110,521
Home Value
$309,300
Median Rent
$1,852/mo
Unemployment
2.4%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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