Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Coral Springs, FL?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 48.4% of gross income.

Coral Springs rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).

Coral Springs median rent
$2,357/mo
Firefighter salary (Florida)
$58,413/yr
Rent as % of income
48.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,868, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,460/mo in rent. Coral Springs's median rent of $2,357 exceeds that threshold by $897/mo, putting a firefighter salary into the rent-burdened range here. A firefighter works roughly 83.9 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a firefighter salary

Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Florida cities have lower median rent than Coral Springs, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:

West Miami, FL
$2,356/mo (48.4% of income)
Hallandale, FL
$2,356/mo (48.4% of income)
Ojus, FL
$2,355/mo (48.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a firefighter afford rent in Coral Springs, FL?

Median rent in Coral Springs is $2,357 a month. A typical firefighter in Florida earns about $58,413 a year, which makes that rent 48.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a firefighter afford in Coral Springs?

Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Florida (~$58,413/yr) supports up to $1,460 a month in rent. Coral Springs's current median rent is $2,357/mo, which is $897/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Coral Springs?

At an hourly equivalent of about $28 an hour, a firefighter in Florida works roughly 83.9 hours a month to cover Coral Springs's median rent of $2,357.

Where is rent cheaper than Coral Springs for a firefighter?

Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include West Miami ($2,356/mo), Hallandale ($2,356/mo), Ojus ($2,355/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Florida state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Coral Springs, FL. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.