At $1,452/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
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These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,452 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
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Who lives here
Lake Placid, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Lake Placid, FL has changed in 5 years
Household income in the area moved from $41,610 to $47,018 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 2,433 residents to roughly 2,477. Renters now make up 42.7% of households, compared with 45.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21.5% of adults here, versus 23.7% in 2021.
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Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Lake Placid is $1,452/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,350/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,030/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,660/mo.
At 37% of local median household income ($47,018/yr), Lake Placid ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.
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At $1,452/mo, rent takes ~37% of Lake Placid's median household income ($47,018/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
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