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Dade City

Pop. 8,152·229th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Dade City, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,831/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$134
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Dade City · $1,831
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,831/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$70,107/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Dade City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,390
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,390/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,972/yr
At $1,831/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Dade City, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,152
Median income
$70,107
Median age
39.4
Renters
36.5%
Age distribution
22.4%
23.2%
19.2%
12.4%
22.8%
Under 1822.4%
18–3423.2%
35–5419.2%
55–6412.4%
65+22.8%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
64.6%
16.9%
20.1%
White64.6%
Black16.9%
Hispanic20.1%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
12.1%
38.6%
23%
26.3%
No HS diploma12.1%
HS diploma38.6%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+26.3%
Housing tenure
63.5%
36.5%
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Dade City, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,395 → $70,107
up 24.3%
Population
7,143 → 8,152
up 14.1%
Renter share
38% → 36.5%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
21.1% → 26.3%
+5.2 pts
Median age
37.5 → 39.4
+1.9 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $56,395 in 2021 to $70,107 more recently. The population has grown by 14.1% since 2021, moving from about 7,143 residents to roughly 8,152. Renters now make up 36.5% of households, compared with 38% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 26.3% of adults here, versus 21.1% in 2021.

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Dade City rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Dade City. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Dade City, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Dade City is $1,831/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,100/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,390/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,780/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($70,107/yr), Dade City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Dade City an affordable city for renters?

Dade City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,831/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($70,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Dade City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Dade City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in Dade City. The local median household income is $70,107/yr, meaning the typical Dade City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Dade City?

Rent in Dade City has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Dade City rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Dade City is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #229 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,831/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Dade City?

Zephyrhills is nearby and more affordable at $1,812/mo, which is $19 less than Dade City.

What percentage of Dade City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.5% of Dade City households are renters, while 63.5% are owner-occupied. Dade City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Dade City rent compare to the national average?

Dade City's median rent of $1,831/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #229 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,831/mo, rent takes ~31% of Dade City's median household income ($70,107/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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