Cost of Living in Tiger Point, FL

Population 3,453 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

144
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 Tiger Point a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $391,000.

Located 65 miles east of Mobile, Tiger Point is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 130% higher than Mobile's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 128
Rent 167

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

About the Cost of Living in Tiger Point

The median home value in Tiger Point is $391,000 — 28% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,196/month, 67% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $122,308/year is 64% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, Tiger Point has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$391,000
28% above avg
Median Rent
$2,196/mo
67% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.8x
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 94.4%
Renter-occupied 5.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,196
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,810/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
29.5 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.0%
Carpooled
2.4%
Walked
2.6%
Bicycle
1.5%
Work from home
9.5%

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
$122,308
64% above avg
Per Capita Income
$56,045
Unemployment Rate
6.0%
24% above avg
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.4%
Graduate degree 22.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.6
Male median age 44.2
Female median age 48.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 47 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
103
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Tiger Point, FL?

Tiger Point has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in Tiger Point, FL?

The median gross rent in Tiger Point is $2,196 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Tiger Point?

The median home value in Tiger Point is $391,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Tiger Point?

The median household income in Tiger Point is $122,308 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Tiger Point, FL?

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

Is Tiger Point, FL affordable?

Tiger Point is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.