Cost of Living in Umatilla, FL

Population 3,793 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Buyers in Umatilla can reasonably expect a home to cost less than three years of household income — $195,000 against $67,206 in typical earnings — a ratio that has collapsed to 5:1 or worse in much of the country. Rental affordability is stretched — $2,448/month works out to about 44% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

Geographically, Umatilla is about 45 miles northwest of Orlando, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 186

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

About the Cost of Living in Umatilla

The median home value in Umatilla is $194,500 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,448/month, 86% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $67,206/year is 10% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 82.4°F and lows of 63.1°F. Overall, Umatilla has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$194,500
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$286,423
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,448/mo
86% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,625/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.6x
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 67.8%
Renter-occupied 32.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,448
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,062/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
43.9 min
63% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.6%
Carpooled
14.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
13.2%

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
$67,206
10% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,419
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
52% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.1%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 52.1
Male median age 50.6
Female median age 55.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.4°F
Avg Low
63.1°F
Annual Precip
43.8"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 707377838891919290857772
Low °F 495256626873757573665752
Precip" 2.512.083.222.042.686.985.886.635.212.621.762.17

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 37 — Good
92.6%
Good air days/yr
97
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
364
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Umatilla, FL?

Umatilla has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in Umatilla, FL?

The median gross rent in Umatilla is $2,448 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Umatilla?

The median home value in Umatilla is $194,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Umatilla?

The median household income in Umatilla is $67,206 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Umatilla, FL?

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

Is Umatilla, FL affordable?

Umatilla is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Umatilla?

Umatilla has average high temperatures of 82.4°F and average lows of 63.1°F. Annual precipitation is 43.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Umatilla at a Glance

Population
3,793
Median Income
$67,206
Home Value
$194,500
Median Rent
$2,448/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
82.4°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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