Where rent has outpaced income in Florida since 2019
Florida cities ranked by rent growth minus household income growth from 2019 to 2024 (Zillow yearly average rent, Census 5-year income). Cities with 15,000+ residents.
Key findings
- Sunny Isles Beach ranks first, with rent up 58.4% against household income up 11.9% since 2019.
- Across all 104 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,106/mo.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's yearly average rent from 2019 to 2024, minus the change in Census median household income over the same years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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104 cities
| Rank | City | Gap (points) | Rent since 2019 | Income since 2019 | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Sunny Isles BeachFL | +46.5 | +58.4% | +11.9% | $3,409/mo |
| 02 | Cutler BayFL | +41.6 | +60.4% | +18.8% | $2,982/mo |
| 03 | WellingtonFL | +41.1 | +66.0% | +24.9% | $3,808/mo |
| 04 | Palm Beach GardensFL | +40.7 | +62.3% | +21.6% | $2,839/mo |
| 05 | JupiterFL | +37.2 | +65.3% | +28.1% | $3,283/mo |
| 06 | EsteroFL | +34.2 | +61.1% | +26.9% | $2,594/mo |
| 07 | LauderhillFL | +33.7 | +56.3% | +22.6% | $1,893/mo |
| 08 | Boynton BeachFL | +32.5 | +54.2% | +21.7% | $2,348/mo |
| 09 | Deerfield BeachFL | +31.4 | +55.5% | +24.1% | $2,418/mo |
| 10 | The HammocksFL | +31.3 | +53.6% | +22.3% | $2,460/mo |
| 11 | Coral SpringsFL | +30.7 | +51.7% | +21.0% | $2,263/mo |
| 12 | HollywoodFL | +30.1 | +54.0% | +23.9% | $2,299/mo |
| 13 | StuartFL | +30.0 | +55.7% | +25.7% | $2,151/mo |
| 14 | CrestviewFL | +29.6 | +48.7% | +19.1% | $1,882/mo |
| 15 | Coconut CreekFL | +29.0 | +48.2% | +19.1% | $2,355/mo |
| 16 | DavieFL | +28.9 | +50.5% | +21.6% | $2,432/mo |
| 17 | Cape CoralFL | +27.8 | +54.6% | +26.8% | $1,953/mo |
| 18 | DoralFL | +26.0 | +47.5% | +21.5% | $2,881/mo |
| 19 | HolidayFL | +25.8 | +59.5% | +33.7% | $1,724/mo |
| 20 | Coral GablesFL | +25.1 | +58.2% | +33.1% | $3,345/mo |
| 21 | Boca RatonFL | +25.0 | +52.9% | +27.9% | $2,967/mo |
| 22 | Fort Walton BeachFL | +25.0 | +51.2% | +26.2% | $1,828/mo |
| 23 | Lehigh AcresFL | +24.5 | +62.4% | +38.0% | $1,812/mo |
| 24 | HomesteadFL | +24.3 | +62.0% | +37.7% | $2,447/mo |
| 25 | TamaracFL | +24.2 | +50.3% | +26.1% | $2,121/mo |
| 26 | Pembroke PinesFL | +23.6 | +47.4% | +23.8% | $2,570/mo |
| 27 | Delray BeachFL | +23.5 | +58.6% | +35.1% | $2,820/mo |
| 28 | New Port RicheyFL | +23.5 | +58.0% | +34.5% | $1,790/mo |
| 29 | Riviera BeachFL | +23.3 | +67.5% | +44.2% | $2,716/mo |
| 30 | MiramarFL | +23.2 | +49.3% | +26.1% | $2,685/mo |
| 31 | Lake MaryFL | +23.0 | +35.6% | +12.6% | $1,942/mo |
| 32 | Pinellas ParkFL | +22.7 | +50.4% | +27.8% | $2,077/mo |
| 33 | West Palm BeachFL | +22.4 | +57.5% | +35.2% | $2,365/mo |
| 34 | VeniceFL | +21.8 | +49.5% | +27.7% | $2,121/mo |
| 35 | WestonFL | +21.4 | +50.9% | +29.6% | $3,414/mo |
| 36 | Ormond BeachFL | +21.0 | +48.1% | +27.1% | $2,055/mo |
| 37 | Fleming IslandFL | +21.0 | +44.9% | +23.9% | $2,025/mo |
| 38 | Miami BeachFL | +20.9 | +55.9% | +35.0% | $2,750/mo |
| 39 | Miami GardensFL | +20.8 | +65.2% | +44.4% | $2,521/mo |
| 40 | LongwoodFL | +20.6 | +40.0% | +19.4% | $1,933/mo |
| 41 | North MiamiFL | +20.0 | +57.5% | +37.4% | $2,133/mo |
| 42 | BradentonFL | +20.0 | +50.0% | +30.0% | $1,768/mo |
| 43 | SeminoleFL | +18.9 | +59.3% | +40.4% | $2,228/mo |
| 44 | BrandonFL | +18.8 | +49.2% | +30.4% | $1,729/mo |
| 45 | CasselberryFL | +18.6 | +42.2% | +23.6% | $1,825/mo |
| 46 | Winter HavenFL | +18.5 | +46.3% | +27.8% | $1,686/mo |
| 47 | AventuraFL | +18.4 | +58.2% | +39.7% | $2,976/mo |
| 48 | Pompano BeachFL | +18.3 | +54.0% | +35.7% | $2,358/mo |
| 49 | Vero BeachFL | +18.3 | +61.2% | +42.8% | $2,092/mo |
| 50 | LargoFL | +18.3 | +58.4% | +40.1% | $1,754/mo |