Cost of Living in Pine Hills, FL

Population 82,264 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

90
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Pine Hills's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $55,692 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail. At 11.7%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Pine Hills sits roughly 20 miles northwest of Orlando — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Pine Hills

The median home value in Pine Hills is $233,700 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,451/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,692/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Pine Hills has a cost of living index of 90 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$233,700
23% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$270,695
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,928/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.4x
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 56.3%
Renter-occupied 43.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,451
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,065/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
32.4 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.7%
Carpooled
9.8%
Public transit
4.5%
Walked
1.1%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
9.6%

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
$55,692
25% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,431
Unemployment Rate
11.7%
143% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.6%
Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.4
Male median age 31.6
Female median age 35

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Pine Hills has a cost index of 90 (100 = national average). It is 10% below the national average.

What is average rent in Pine Hills, FL?

The median gross rent in Pine Hills is $1,451 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pine Hills?

The median home value in Pine Hills is $233,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pine Hills?

The median household income in Pine Hills is $55,692 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pine Hills, FL?

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

Is Pine Hills, FL affordable?

Pine Hills is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 90 (100 = US average).

Pine Hills at a Glance

Population
82,264
Median Income
$55,692
Home Value
$233,700
Median Rent
$1,451/mo
Unemployment
11.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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