Cost of Living in Glades County, Florida
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Glades County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Glades County ranks #1,173 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 37%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Glades County, Florida
Glades struggles with rent burden
Glades County residents spend 28.6% of income on rent—higher than the 28% affordability ceiling and among the nation's most cost-burdened renters. The median household income of $38,905 is the lowest in this survey, amplifying the impact of $927 monthly rent on household finances.
Glades faces affordability crisis
At 28.6%, Glades's rent-to-income ratio towers above Florida's 22.5% state average, signaling acute housing stress in this rural South Florida community. The county's $927 median rent strains residents earning just $38,905 annually, the lowest median income among surveyed counties.
Glades most burdened in region
Glades's 28.6% rent burden substantially exceeds Hardee (21.1%), Gilchrist (16.8%), and Franklin (20%), despite modest absolute rent levels. The burden reflects Glades's exceptionally low median income, which stretches housing costs beyond safe affordability thresholds.
Glades income stretched thin
Renters allocate $927 monthly from a median income of $38,905, consuming 28.6% of earnings and leaving just $2,260 monthly for all other expenses. Homeowners fare slightly better at $531 monthly owner costs (16.4% of income), but with median home values of just $114,800, the county's overall economic capacity is severely constrained.
Glades: understand affordability limits
Glades County's low housing costs mask deeper affordability challenges rooted in limited incomes and economic opportunity. Consider relocating here only if you have remote income or significant savings; the rent-to-income burden leaves little margin for unexpected expenses or economic disruption.
Cost of Living Advisory: Glades County
Affordability Verdict
Glades County offers moderately affordable rental housing at a median of $927/month — about 28.6% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Glades County pay $927/month on average, compared to $531/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 43%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $37,080/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $22,757/year. With a median household income of $38,905, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 42.0% of renter households in Glades County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Florida, Glades County is less affordable than Highlands County by roughly 5% ($927/mo vs $980/mo).
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Rent Burden
28.6%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$908
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.4%
of gross income
The median home in Glades County may be a stretch
Median home value is $114,800. Estimated monthly cost: $916 vs. your max of $908.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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