Cost of Living in Woodlawn Beach, FL

Population 3,328 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

124
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Woodlawn Beach 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.

Geographically, Woodlawn Beach is about 70 miles east of Mobile, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 122% higher than Mobile's $170,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 124

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

About the Cost of Living in Woodlawn Beach

The median home value in Woodlawn Beach is $377,800 — 24% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $108,333/year is 45% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 78.4°F and lows of 57.7°F. Overall, Woodlawn Beach has a cost of living index of 124 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$377,800
24% above avg
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 98.0%
Renter-occupied 2.0%

🛒 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
37.6 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.5%
Carpooled
10.6%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$108,333
45% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,821
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.4%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.5
Male median age 41.3
Female median age 36.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.4°F
Avg Low
57.7°F
Annual Precip
63.5"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773798589919088807164
Low °F 414450566472747369584844
Precip" 4.734.725.065.193.396.057.268.585.623.754.354.85

💨 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 Woodlawn Beach, FL?

Woodlawn Beach has a cost index of 124 (100 = national average). It is 24% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Woodlawn Beach?

The median home value in Woodlawn Beach is $377,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Woodlawn Beach?

The median household income in Woodlawn Beach is $108,333 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Woodlawn Beach, FL?

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

Is Woodlawn Beach, FL affordable?

Woodlawn Beach is above average in cost of living, with an index of 124 — about 24% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Woodlawn Beach?

Woodlawn Beach has average high temperatures of 78.4°F and average lows of 57.7°F. Annual precipitation is 63.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.