Cost of Living in Pinewood, FL

Population 17,427 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

106
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $47,551, median household incomes in Pinewood land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Rental affordability is stretched — $1,460/month works out to about 37% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

Located 5 miles east of Hialeah, Pinewood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Hialeah's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 111

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

About the Cost of Living in Pinewood

The median home value in Pinewood is $315,400 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,460/month, 11% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $47,551/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Pinewood has a cost of living index of 106 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 6% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$315,400
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$422,670
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
11% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,161/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.0x
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 38.0%
Renter-occupied 62.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,460
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,074/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
34.5 min
28% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
10.6%
Public transit
6.6%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
1.6%

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
$47,551
36% below avg
Per Capita Income
$19,409
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
18% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.1%
Graduate degree 3.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.1
Male median age 39.5
Female median age 40.5

💨 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
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pinewood, FL?

Pinewood has a cost index of 106 (100 = national average). It is 6% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pinewood, FL?

The median gross rent in Pinewood is $1,460 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pinewood?

The median home value in Pinewood is $315,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pinewood?

The median household income in Pinewood is $47,551 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pinewood, FL?

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

Is Pinewood, FL affordable?

Pinewood is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 106 (100 = US average).

Pinewood at a Glance

Population
17,427
Median Income
$47,551
Home Value
$315,400
Median Rent
$1,460/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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