Pasco County, FL at a glance
Median household income
$70,492$5,874 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Pasco County, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Pasco County, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,593 | $19,116 | $63,720 | 27.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,696 | $20,352 | $67,840 | 28.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,977 | $23,724 | $79,080 | 33.7% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,527 | $30,324 | $101,080 | 43% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $3,077 | $36,924 | $123,080 | 52.4% |
What a typical income covers in Pasco County, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $70,492 a year ($5,874 a month before tax).
What $70,492 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Pasco County, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Pasco County, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Pasco County, FL is $70,492 per year (approximately $5,874 per month).
What is the average rent in Pasco County, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,593 for a studio, $1,696 for one bedroom, $1,977 for two, $2,527 for three and $3,077 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Pasco County, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 0.9% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 100.9, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Pasco County, FL?
To keep a $1,977 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $79,080 a year, or $6,590 a month. That is 112% of what the typical household in Pasco County, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Pasco County, FL?
On the local median income of $70,492 ($5,874 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,937 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,762 for everything else and $1,175 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,977 takes 67% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Pasco County, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.