Cost of Living in Whiskey Creek, FL

Population 5,298 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

125
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Whiskey Creek 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. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Whiskey Creek sits roughly 8 miles southeast of Cape Coral. Housing prices track closely with Cape Coral's $339,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 113
Rent 143

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

About the Cost of Living in Whiskey Creek

The median home value in Whiskey Creek is $345,100 — 13% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,875/month, 43% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $99,242/year is 33% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%, 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 84.9°F and lows of 65.8°F. Overall, Whiskey Creek has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$345,100
13% above avg
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
43% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.3x
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 92.5%
Renter-occupied 7.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,875
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,489/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
28.8 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
8.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.9%
Carpooled
5.4%
Work from home
8.7%

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
$99,242
33% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,208
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
40% below avg
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.8%
Graduate degree 18.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 53.1
Male median age 49.9
Female median age 58.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.9°F
Avg Low
65.8°F
Annual Precip
57.4"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 757881859091929290878177
Low °F 545760646974757574696257
Precip" 2.431.782.072.443.469.669.3810.439.003.081.781.90

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
94.5%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
363
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Whiskey Creek, FL?

Whiskey Creek has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Whiskey Creek, FL?

The median gross rent in Whiskey Creek is $1,875 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Whiskey Creek?

The median home value in Whiskey Creek is $345,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Whiskey Creek?

The median household income in Whiskey Creek is $99,242 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Whiskey Creek, FL?

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

Is Whiskey Creek, FL affordable?

Whiskey Creek is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Whiskey Creek?

Whiskey Creek has average high temperatures of 84.9°F and average lows of 65.8°F. Annual precipitation is 57.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Whiskey Creek at a Glance

Population
5,298
Median Income
$99,242
Home Value
$345,100
Median Rent
$1,875/mo
Unemployment
2.9%
Avg High Temp
84.9°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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