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What Is the Average Rent in Leon County, Florida?

$1,291/month 5%vs 2023 ($1,230)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Leon County, Florida is $1,291/month (±$26), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $301,800 (±$5,943), and the median household income is $66,287/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Leon County, Florida and Neighbouring Counties

Grady: $779Thomas: $1,018Gadsden: $851Jefferson: $898Wakulla: $1,108Leon County: $1,291Liberty: $943$779$1,018$851$898$1,108$1,291$943

Housing Metrics for Leon County, Florida

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,291
Median Home Value$301,800
Median Household Income$66,287
Total Housing Units122,597
Renter-Occupied Units58,151
Renter-Occupied Share47%
Households Paying 50%+ Income18,248 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,053+0.0%
1 BR$1,118+0.0%
2 BR$1,305+0.0%
3 BR$1,487+0.0%
4 BR$1,486+0.0%
5+ BR$944+0.0%

How does Leon County, Florida compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Florida.

Higher rent than 48% of counties in Florida · 36th of 67

Cheapest: Calhoun County($779)
Priciest: Monroe County($1,999)
#CountyValue
1Monroe County$1,999
2St. Johns County$1,922
3Palm Beach County$1,916
… 32 more …
36Leon County(you are here)$1,291
… 28 more …
65Calhoun County$779
66Hamilton County$724
67Dixie County$695

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Leon County, Florida?

The median gross rent in Leon County, Florida is $1,291/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Leon County, Florida?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Leon County, Florida is $1,305/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$28. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Leon County, Florida?

The median home value in Leon County, Florida is $301,800 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Leon County are rent-burdened?

In Leon County, Florida, 18,248 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Leon County, Florida?

The median household income in Leon County, Florida is $66,287/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,291 has a margin of error of ±$26. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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