Metros where renters are the most overextended in Florida
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,558 (29.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,558 (29.2% of all housing units)
#25. Arcadia
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $1,090
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 78,140 (30.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,090
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 78,140 (30.9% of all housing units)
#24. Lakeland
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.7%
- Median rent: $1,175
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 209,901 (34.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,175
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 209,901 (34.8% of all housing units)
#23. Jacksonville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.1%
- Median rent: $880
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,021 (27.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $880
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,021 (27.2% of all housing units)
#22. Okeechobee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.2%
- Median rent: $1,191
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,503 (32.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,191
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 23,503 (32.3% of all housing units)
#21. Panama City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $1,218
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,171 (31.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,218
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 35,171 (31.4% of all housing units)
#20. Crestview
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.6%
- Median rent: $753
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,214 (28.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $753
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,214 (28.2% of all housing units)
#19. Palatka
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.1%
- Median rent: $914
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,738 (16.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $914
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,738 (16.3% of all housing units)
#18. Homosassa Springs
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.1%
- Median rent: $1,230
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 424,009 (33.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,230
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 424,009 (33.7% of all housing units)
#17. Tampa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.3%
- Median rent: $1,185
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,803 (23.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,185
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,803 (23.8% of all housing units)
#16. Palm Bay
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.3%
- Median rent: $1,359
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 86,466 (24.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,359
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 86,466 (24.7% of all housing units)
#15. North Port
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.4%
- Median rent: $801
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,675 (33.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $801
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,675 (33.3% of all housing units)
#14. Wauchula
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.5%
- Median rent: $1,307
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,586 (27.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,307
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,586 (27.4% of all housing units)
#13. Cape Coral
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.0%
- Median rent: $1,363
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 342,328 (37.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,363
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 342,328 (37.4% of all housing units)
#12. Orlando
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.1%
- Median rent: $1,181
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 74,979 (27.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,181
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 74,979 (27.4% of all housing units)
#11. Deltona
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.2%
- Median rent: $1,256
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 43,257 (23.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,256
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 43,257 (23.0% of all housing units)
#10. Port St. Lucie
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.4%
- Median rent: $1,042
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 63,054 (42.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,042
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 63,054 (42.0% of all housing units)
#9. Tallahassee
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.6%
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,933 (30.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $859
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,933 (30.7% of all housing units)
#8. Clewiston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.3%
- Median rent: $1,440
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,365 (26.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,440
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 40,365 (26.3% of all housing units)
#7. Naples
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.6%
- Median rent: $1,782
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,040 (38.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,782
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,040 (38.8% of all housing units)
#6. Key West
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.8%
- Median rent: $1,094
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,819 (17.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,094
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 14,819 (17.9% of all housing units)
#5. Punta Gorda
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.3%
- Median rent: $1,086
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,951 (20.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,086
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 12,951 (20.4% of all housing units)
#4. Sebastian
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.3%
- Median rent: $1,052
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 51,825 (40.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,052
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 51,825 (40.2% of all housing units)
#3. Gainesville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 36.8%
- Median rent: $1,492
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 901,224 (40.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,492
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 901,224 (40.1% of all housing units)
#2. Miami
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 38.8%
- Median rent: $1,055
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,940 (12.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,055
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,940 (12.9% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. The Villages
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