Cost of Living in San Castle, FL

Population 3,159 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

San Castle 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. Rental affordability is stretched — $1,589/month works out to about 37% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

San Castle sits roughly 13 miles south of West Palm Beach — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than West Palm Beach's $370,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 121

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

About the Cost of Living in San Castle

The median home value in San Castle is $256,400 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,589/month, 21% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,615/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, San Castle has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$256,400
16% below avg
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
21% above avg
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 61.8%
Renter-occupied 38.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,589
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,203/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
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.5%
Carpooled
18.9%
Public transit
1.8%
Work from home
7.8%

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
$51,615
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,476
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
28% above avg
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Labor Force Participation
69.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.1%
Graduate degree 2.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 32
Female median age 40.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
71.2%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in San Castle, FL?

San Castle has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is average rent in San Castle, FL?

The median gross rent in San Castle is $1,589 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in San Castle?

The median home value in San Castle is $256,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in San Castle?

The median household income in San Castle is $51,615 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in San Castle, FL?

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

Is San Castle, FL affordable?

San Castle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

San Castle at a Glance

Population
3,159
Median Income
$51,615
Home Value
$256,400
Median Rent
$1,589/mo
Unemployment
6.2%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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