Cost of Living in Thonotosassa, FL

Population 14,660 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

91
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Thonotosassa 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. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 8 miles north of Brandon, Thonotosassa falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Brandon's $294,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 86

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

About the Cost of Living in Thonotosassa

The median home value in Thonotosassa is $287,600 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,129/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,447/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Thonotosassa has a cost of living index of 91 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 9% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$287,600
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$403,743
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
14% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,943/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
21.2x
Favors renting
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 66.1%
Renter-occupied 33.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,129
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,743/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
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.4%
Carpooled
11.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$67,447
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,387
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
38% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.9%
Graduate degree 12.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.2
Male median age 40.1
Female median age 43.6

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
42.7%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
261
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Thonotosassa, FL?

Thonotosassa has a cost index of 91 (100 = national average). It is 9% below the national average.

What is average rent in Thonotosassa, FL?

The median gross rent in Thonotosassa is $1,129 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Thonotosassa?

The median home value in Thonotosassa is $287,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Thonotosassa?

The median household income in Thonotosassa is $67,447 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Thonotosassa, FL?

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

Is Thonotosassa, FL affordable?

Thonotosassa is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 91 (100 = US average).

Thonotosassa at a Glance

Population
14,660
Median Income
$67,447
Home Value
$287,600
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
Unemployment
6.7%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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