Cost of Living in Tangerine, FL

Population 3,967 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

136
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Tangerine a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $411,000.

Geographically, Tangerine is about 35 miles northwest of Orlando, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 14% higher than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 135
Rent 138

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

About the Cost of Living in Tangerine

The median home value in Tangerine is $410,600 — 35% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,813/month, 38% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $104,730/year is 40% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Tangerine has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$410,600
35% above avg
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
38% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.9x
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 96.9%
Renter-occupied 3.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,813
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,427/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
36.6 min
36% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.8%
Carpooled
3.8%
Walked
2.7%
Bicycle
1.2%
Work from home
23.6%

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
$104,730
40% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,251
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.7%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.4
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 43.4

💨 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 Tangerine, FL?

Tangerine has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tangerine, FL?

The median gross rent in Tangerine is $1,813 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tangerine?

The median home value in Tangerine is $410,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tangerine?

The median household income in Tangerine is $104,730 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tangerine, FL?

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

Is Tangerine, FL affordable?

Tangerine is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.

Tangerine at a Glance

Population
3,967
Median Income
$104,730
Home Value
$410,600
Median Rent
$1,813/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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