Cost of Living in World Golf Village, FL

Population 24,485 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

147
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

World Golf Village 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, World Golf Village is about 25 miles southeast of Jacksonville, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 68% higher than Jacksonville's $266,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 147
Rent 148

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

About the Cost of Living in World Golf Village

The median home value in World Golf Village is $447,900 — 47% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,946/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $109,731/year is 47% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. Overall, World Golf Village has a cost of living index of 147 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$447,900
47% above avg
Median Rent
$1,946/mo
48% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
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 91.0%
Renter-occupied 9.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,946
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,560/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
23.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.0%
Carpooled
7.9%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
23.3%

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
$109,731
47% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,551
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
11% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Labor Force Participation
62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.5%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.7
Male median age 38.5
Female median age 42.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in World Golf Village, FL?

World Golf Village has a cost index of 147 (100 = national average). It is 47% above the national average.

What is average rent in World Golf Village, FL?

The median gross rent in World Golf Village is $1,946 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in World Golf Village?

The median home value in World Golf Village is $447,900 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in World Golf Village?

The median household income in World Golf Village is $109,731 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in World Golf Village, FL?

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

Is World Golf Village, FL affordable?

World Golf Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 147 — about 47% higher than the national average.

World Golf Village at a Glance

Population
24,485
Median Income
$109,731
Home Value
$447,900
Median Rent
$1,946/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Sales Tax
7.0%
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