Metro areas in Florida: income, rent and home values
Florida has 22 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Miami, FL with 6.4 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Naples, FL ($103,044). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Homosassa Springs, FL (28.9%) and the largest in Gainesville, FL (39.6%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Panama City, FL (+29.0%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 6,391,072 | $83,261 | $2,151 | $525,700 | 38.7% |
| Tampa, FL | 3,418,895 | $82,651 | $1,875 | $382,900 | 32.9% |
| Orlando, FL | 2,957,672 | $85,175 | $1,894 | $411,400 | 34.6% |
| Jacksonville, FL | 1,785,500 | $82,946 | $1,635 | $369,100 | 33.6% |
| North Port, FL | 948,158 | $88,185 | $1,908 | $440,200 | 35.0% |
| Cape Coral, FL | 875,607 | $85,191 | $1,926 | $381,600 | 36.4% |
| Lakeland, FL | 874,790 | $65,722 | $1,660 | $297,700 | 37.7% |
| Deltona, FL | 746,933 | $75,552 | $1,703 | $350,000 | 38.4% |
| Palm Bay, FL | 663,982 | $80,032 | $1,759 | $365,000 | 33.3% |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | 568,721 | $85,017 | $1,909 | $425,700 | 34.9% |
| Pensacola, FL | 544,949 | $82,879 | $1,452 | $316,300 | 29.8% |
| Ocala, FL | 442,660 | $63,917 | $1,452 | $286,000 | 29.7% |
| Naples, FL | 417,131 | $103,044 | $2,058 | $619,900 | 32.4% |
| Tallahassee, FL | 396,537 | $66,257 | $1,289 | $313,500 | 36.8% |
| Gainesville, FL | 359,036 | $68,091 | $1,463 | $312,900 | 39.6% |
| Crestview, FL | 315,098 | $86,076 | $1,684 | $368,300 | 32.3% |
| Panama City, FL | 231,174 | $76,041 | $1,588 | $338,400 | 33.8% |
| Punta Gorda, FL | 217,212 | $76,067 | $1,734 | $367,600 | 32.4% |
| Sebastian, FL | 172,799 | $80,319 | $1,776 | $383,200 | 33.9% |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | 171,666 | $58,370 | $1,100 | $260,600 | 28.9% |
| Wildwood, FL | 157,772 | $77,576 | $1,427 | $417,200 | 33.7% |
| Sebring, FL | 111,122 | $53,966 | $1,199 | $223,100 | 34.3% |
Florida at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Florida for renters?+
Homosassa Springs, FL, where renters spend a median 28.9% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Florida has the highest income?+
Naples, FL, with a median household income of $103,044 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Florida?+
22 metropolitan statistical areas in Florida have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.