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North Port

Pop. 84,605·205th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for North Port, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,939/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.5%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$23
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North Port · $1,939
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
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At $1,939/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$84,049/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using North Port's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,350
1 BR
$1,688
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,588
4 BR+
$3,098
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,970/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,939 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
$23,268/yr
At $1,939/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.5% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

North Port, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
84,605
Median income
$84,049
Median age
49.3
Renters
19.1%
Age distribution
17.6%
17.3%
21.8%
15.5%
27.7%
Under 1817.6%
18–3417.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6415.5%
65+27.7%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
12.7%
White80.3%
Black4.2%
Hispanic12.7%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
28.3%
35.7%
29.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
80.9%
19.1%
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How North Port, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,850 → $1,939
up 4.8%
Income
$69,265 → $84,049
up 21.3%
Population
74,131 → 84,605
up 14.1%
Renter share
19.9% → 19.1%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.8% → 29.9%
+4.1 pts
Median age
48.5 → 49.3
+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in North Port, FL has climbed by $89 per month, settling near $1,939 after starting the period at $1,850. Median household income grew from $69,265 to $84,049 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% shift. Income growth outran rent by about 16.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 74,131 to 84,605 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25.8% to 29.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in North Port, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in North Port is $1,939/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,350/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,688/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,588/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($84,049/yr), North Port ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is North Port an affordable city for renters?

North Port is considered affordable for renters. At $1,939/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($84,049/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. North Port falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in North Port?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,939/mo in North Port. The local median household income is $84,049/yr, meaning the typical North Port household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in North Port?

Rent in North Port has decreased 1.5% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which North Port neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in North Port are 34288 ($1,816/mo), 34287 ($1,861/mo), and 34291 ($2,037/mo). Citywide, the median rent in North Port is $1,939/mo.

How does North Port rent compare to other cities in Florida?

North Port is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #205 out of 291 tracked cities at $1,939/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than North Port?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than North Port ($1,939/mo): Englewood ($1,700/mo), Port Charlotte ($1,783/mo).

What percentage of North Port residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.1% of North Port households are renters, while 80.9% are owner-occupied. North Port leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does North Port rent compare to the national average?

North Port's median rent of $1,939/mo is $23 (1%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #205 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,939/mo, rent takes ~28% of North Port's median household income ($84,049/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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