Cost of Living in West Perrine, FL

Population 9,944 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

108
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

West Perrine is a smaller Florida community of around 10000 residents, where median household incomes of $59,213 and housing costs ($329,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 10.3%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

West Perrine sits roughly 15 miles southwest of Miami — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Miami's $475,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 108
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in West Perrine

The median home value in West Perrine is $328,800 — 8% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,413/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,213/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, West Perrine has a cost of living index of 108 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$328,800
8% above avg
Median Rent
$1,413/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 48.2%
Renter-occupied 51.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,413
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,027/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
4.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.3%
Carpooled
9.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Work from home
4.3%

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
$59,213
21% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,172
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
114% above avg
Poverty Rate
19.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.6%
Graduate degree 7.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 36.5
Female median age 37.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 48 — Good
56.7%
Good air days/yr
170
Max AQI recorded
272
PM2.5 days
76
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in West Perrine, FL?

West Perrine has a cost index of 108 (100 = national average). It is 8% above the national average.

What is average rent in West Perrine, FL?

The median gross rent in West Perrine is $1,413 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in West Perrine?

The median home value in West Perrine is $328,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in West Perrine?

The median household income in West Perrine is $59,213 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in West Perrine, FL?

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

Is West Perrine, FL affordable?

West Perrine is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 108 (100 = US average).