Cost of Living in Ojus, FL

Population 17,101 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

110

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Ojus a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $299,000.

Geographically, Ojus sits roughly 5 miles east of Miami Gardens. Median home values run roughly 11% lower than Miami Gardens' $337,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 98

Rent 129

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

About the Cost of Living in Ojus

The median home value in Ojus is $298,500 — 2% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,697/month, 29% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,667/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Ojus has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$298,500

2% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$216,482

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,697/mo

29% above avg

Zillow Rent

$2,345/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

14.7x

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 63.2%

Renter-occupied 36.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,697

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $2,311/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

33.7 min

25% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

7.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

75.2%

Carpooled

7.7%

Public transit

5.5%

Walked

2.0%

Bicycle

0.3%

Work from home

7.9%

⚡ 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

$64,667

13% below avg

Per Capita Income

$44,118

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

4% below avg

Poverty Rate

11.3%

Labor Force Participation

66.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.7%

Graduate degree 15.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.1

Male median age 38.4

Female median age 47.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good

56.7%

Good air days/yr

170

Max AQI recorded

272

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ojus, FL?

Ojus has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Ojus, FL?

The median gross rent in Ojus is $1,697 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ojus?

The median home value in Ojus is $298,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ojus?

The median household income in Ojus is $64,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ojus, FL?

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

Is Ojus, FL affordable?

Ojus is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

Ojus at a Glance

Population: 17,101
Median Income: $64,667
Home Value: $298,500
Median Rent: $1,697/mo
Unemployment: 4.6%
Sales Tax: 7.0%

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