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Yulee

Pop. 16,648·137th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Yulee, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,162/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.9%
Month-over-Month
-0.7%
vs US Median
+$197
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Yulee · $2,162
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
61/100
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Rents are 5% below what Yulee's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,162/mo
Expected by trend
$2,287/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$2,060
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,060/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
$25,944/yr
At $2,162/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.9% YoY, -0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yulee, FL is majority owner-occupied, 26% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,648
Median income
$85,247
Median age
38.1
Renters
21.1%
Age distribution
23.5%
22.2%
25.8%
17.8%
Under 1823.5%
18–3422.2%
35–5425.8%
55–6410.7%
65+17.8%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
76.5%
White76.5%
Black7.6%
Hispanic7.3%
Asian1.6%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
34.6%
29%
26%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+26%
Housing tenure
78.9%
21.1%
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Yulee, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,945 → $2,162
up 11.2%
Income
$72,944 → $85,247
up 16.9%
Population
14,217 → 16,648
up 17.1%
Renter share
22.1% → 21.1%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
21.2% → 26%
+4.8 pts
Median age
36.6 → 38.1
+1.5 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Yulee, FL has climbed by $217 per month, settling near $2,162 after starting the period at $1,945. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $72,944 in 2021 to $85,247 more recently. Income growth outran rent by about 5.7 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 14,217 to 16,648 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.2% to 26%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Yulee, FL market of 2022.

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About renting in Yulee, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Yulee is $2,162/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,060/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,730/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,580/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($85,247/yr), Yulee ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yulee an affordable city for renters?

Yulee is considered moderate for renters. At $2,162/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($85,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yulee slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Yulee?

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 $2,162/mo in Yulee. The local median household income is $85,247/yr, meaning the typical Yulee household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yulee?

Rent in Yulee has decreased 0.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Yulee rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Yulee is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #137 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,162/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Yulee?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Yulee ($2,162/mo): Saint Marys ($1,588/mo), Jacksonville ($1,600/mo), Kingsland ($1,671/mo).

What percentage of Yulee residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.1% of Yulee households are renters, while 78.9% are owner-occupied. Yulee leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Yulee rent compare to the national average?

Yulee's median rent of $2,162/mo is $197 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #137 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,162/mo, rent takes ~30% of Yulee's median household income ($85,247/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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