Cost of Living in Orangetree, FL

Population 5,377 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

134
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Orangetree 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Orangetree sits roughly 20 miles south of Lehigh Acres. Median home values run roughly 80% higher than Lehigh Acres' $263,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 155
Rent 103

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

About the Cost of Living in Orangetree

The median home value in Orangetree is $473,800 — 55% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,351/month, 3% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $102,133/year is 37% 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. The climate averages highs of 84.1°F and lows of 67.0°F. Overall, Orangetree has a cost of living index of 134 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 34% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$473,800
55% above avg
Median Rent
$1,351/mo
3% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.2x
Favors renting
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 88.8%
Renter-occupied 11.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,351
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,965/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
37.2 min
38% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.7%
Carpooled
7.8%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
13.5%

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
$102,133
37% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,685
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
50% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.7%
Graduate degree 11.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 41.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.1°F
Avg Low
67.0°F
Annual Precip
49.5"
Annual Snowfall
0"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 757780848890919190878177
Low °F 565861667074767675716359
Precip" 1.681.401.882.522.767.417.778.898.603.931.391.32

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
71.9%
Good air days/yr
144
Max AQI recorded
259
PM2.5 days
101
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Orangetree, FL?

Orangetree has a cost index of 134 (100 = national average). It is 34% above the national average.

What is average rent in Orangetree, FL?

The median gross rent in Orangetree is $1,351 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Orangetree?

The median home value in Orangetree is $473,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Orangetree?

The median household income in Orangetree is $102,133 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Orangetree, FL?

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

Is Orangetree, FL affordable?

Orangetree is above average in cost of living, with an index of 134 — about 34% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Orangetree?

Orangetree has average high temperatures of 84.1°F and average lows of 67.0°F. Annual precipitation is 49.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Orangetree at a Glance

Population
5,377
Median Income
$102,133
Home Value
$473,800
Median Rent
$1,351/mo
Unemployment
2.4%
Avg High Temp
84.1°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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