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Ponce Inlet

Pop. 3,435·77th most expensive in Florida·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$535
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Ponce Inlet · $2,500
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,500/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$100,000/yr
Local median income
$102,200/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ponce Inlet's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,703
3 BR
$2,167
Research median
$1,703/mo

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

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$30,000/yr
At $2,500/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ponce Inlet, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,435
Median income
$102,200
Median age
66.6
Renters
7.5%
Age distribution
15.7%
17.7%
55.5%
Under 184.6%
18–346.5%
35–5415.7%
55–6417.7%
65+55.5%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
93.2%
White93.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic3.7%
Asian0.5%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
21.8%
24.8%
51.1%
No HS diploma2.4%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+51.1%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner92.5%
Renter7.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ponce Inlet, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,278 → $102,200
up 19.8%
Population
3,342 → 3,435
up 2.8%
Renter share
8.3% → 7.5%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
51.1% → 51.1%
+0.0 pts
Median age
64.6 → 66.6
+2.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $85,278 to $102,200 across the same window, up 19.8% versus 2021. Census counts show Ponce Inlet, FL adding about 93 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net.

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Median rent for each apartment size in Ponce Inlet. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ponce Inlet, FL

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Ponce Inlet is $2,500/mo as of March 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,703/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,167/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($102,200/yr), Ponce Inlet ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ponce Inlet an affordable city for renters?

Ponce Inlet is considered affordable for renters. At $2,500/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($102,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ponce Inlet falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ponce Inlet?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,500/mo in Ponce Inlet. The local median household income is $102,200/yr, meaning the typical Ponce Inlet household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ponce Inlet?

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

How does Ponce Inlet rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ponce Inlet is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #77 out of 307 tracked cities at $2,500/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ponce Inlet?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ponce Inlet ($2,500/mo): South Daytona ($1,632/mo), Port Orange ($1,732/mo), Edgewater ($2,112/mo).

What percentage of Ponce Inlet residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 7.5% of Ponce Inlet households are renters, while 92.5% are owner-occupied. Ponce Inlet leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ponce Inlet rent compare to the national average?

Ponce Inlet's median rent of $2,500/mo is $535 (27%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #77 out of 307 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,500/mo, rent takes ~29% of Ponce Inlet's median household income ($102,200/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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