Cost of Living in Rio Pinar, FL

Population 5,396 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

149
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Rio Pinar 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.

Geographically, Rio Pinar sits roughly 8 miles north of Orlando. Housing prices track closely with Orlando's $359,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 125
Rent 185

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

About the Cost of Living in Rio Pinar

The median home value in Rio Pinar is $381,800 — 25% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,432/month, 85% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $100,574/year is 35% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Rio Pinar has a cost of living index of 149 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 49% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$381,800
25% above avg
Median Rent
$2,432/mo
85% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.1x
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 84.8%
Renter-occupied 15.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,432
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,046/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
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
8.7%
Work from home
12.6%

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
$100,574
35% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,788
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.6%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47.8
Male median age 47.4
Female median age 50.1

💨 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 Rio Pinar, FL?

Rio Pinar has a cost index of 149 (100 = national average). It is 49% above the national average.

What is average rent in Rio Pinar, FL?

The median gross rent in Rio Pinar is $2,432 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Rio Pinar?

The median home value in Rio Pinar is $381,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Rio Pinar?

The median household income in Rio Pinar is $100,574 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Rio Pinar, FL?

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

Is Rio Pinar, FL affordable?

Rio Pinar is above average in cost of living, with an index of 149 — about 49% higher than the national average.

Rio Pinar at a Glance

Population
5,396
Median Income
$100,574
Home Value
$381,800
Median Rent
$2,432/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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