Cost of Living in Pasadena Hills, FL

Population 12,848 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

97
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pasadena Hills 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. An unemployment rate of 2.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Pasadena Hills sits roughly 20 miles southeast of Spring Hill — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than Spring Hill's $248,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 100
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Pasadena Hills

The median home value in Pasadena Hills is $305,300 — equal to the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,203/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,273/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Pasadena Hills has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$305,300
0% below avg
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.1x
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 85.9%
Renter-occupied 14.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,203
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,817/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
36.2 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.3%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
16.9%

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
$81,273
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,596
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.9%
Graduate degree 11.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.8
Male median age 42.1
Female median age 44.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
88.5%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
365
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pasadena Hills, FL?

Pasadena Hills has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pasadena Hills, FL?

The median gross rent in Pasadena Hills is $1,203 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pasadena Hills?

The median home value in Pasadena Hills is $305,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Pasadena Hills?

The median household income in Pasadena Hills is $81,273 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pasadena Hills, FL?

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

Is Pasadena Hills, FL affordable?

Pasadena Hills is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

Pasadena Hills at a Glance

Population
12,848
Median Income
$81,273
Home Value
$305,300
Median Rent
$1,203/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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