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Mascotte

Pop. 7,949·141st most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Mascotte, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,148/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$186
Falling (Monthly)
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Mascotte · $2,148
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,148/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$83,878/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mascotte's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,680/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,148 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$25,776/yr
At $2,148/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mascotte, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,949
Median income
$83,878
Median age
29.8
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
33.6%
28.2%
26.5%
Under 1833.6%
18–3428.2%
35–5426.5%
55–647%
65+4.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
36.1%
23.5%
37.8%
White36.1%
Black23.5%
Hispanic37.8%
Asian1.5%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
21.7%
29.7%
30.3%
18.3%
No HS diploma21.7%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college30.3%
Bachelor's+18.3%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mascotte, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,630 → $83,878
up 40.7%
Population
6,632 → 7,949
up 19.9%
Renter share
20.1% → 22.6%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
12.3% → 18.3%
+6.0 pts
Median age
31 → 29.8
-1.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,630 in 2021 to $83,878 more recently. The population has grown by 19.9% since 2021, moving from about 6,632 residents to roughly 7,949. Renters now make up 22.6% of households, compared with 20.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 18.3% of adults here, versus 12.3% in 2021.

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Mascotte rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mascotte is $2,148/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($83,878/yr), Mascotte ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mascotte an affordable city for renters?

Mascotte is considered moderate for renters. At $2,148/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($83,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mascotte slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mascotte?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,148/mo in Mascotte. The local median household income is $83,878/yr, meaning the typical Mascotte household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mascotte?

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

How does Mascotte rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Mascotte is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #141 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,148/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mascotte?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mascotte ($2,148/mo): Leesburg ($1,734/mo), Tavares ($2,107/mo), Clermont ($2,109/mo).

What percentage of Mascotte residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of Mascotte households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. Mascotte leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mascotte rent compare to the national average?

Mascotte's median rent of $2,148/mo is $186 (9%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #141 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,148/mo, rent takes ~31% of Mascotte's median household income ($83,878/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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