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Dave Ramsey: 15 Best Places To Live in Florida

January 31, 2024

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Written by Heather Taylor

Edited by Chris Cluff

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There’s good news for anyone interested in moving to Florida this year. Money expert Dave Ramsey has more than a few Florida cities he recommends considering for relocation.

The full list of Florida cities can be found in his original article on Ramsey Solutions with options available in north, central and south Florida. Each city mentioned also includes additional details about the median household income, home price and monthly rent.

Whether you’re planning to raise a family or enjoy your retirement years, you might want to make a move to one of the 15 best places to live in Florida according to Ramsey.

Pensacola

Median household income: $67,722
Median home price: $367,350
Median monthly rent: $1,360

Tallahassee

Median household income: $52,899
Median home price: $317,225
Median monthly rent: $1,336

Gainesville

Median household income: $43,783
Median home price: $349,950
Median monthly rent: $1,156

Jacksonville

Median household income: $64,138
Median home price: $412,000
Median monthly rent: $1,356

Ocala

Median household income: $50,618
Median home price: $309,450
Median monthly rent: $993

Sarasota

Median household income: $68,870
Median home price: $524,950
Median monthly rent: $1,733

Naples

Median household income: $135,657
Median home price: $854,725
Median monthly rent: $2,006

Port St. Lucie

Median household income: $75,040
Median home price: $464,000
Median monthly rent: $1,482

Fort Myers

Median household income: $57,403
Median home price: $474,950
Median monthly rent: $1,532

Miami

Median household income: $54,858
Median home price: $594,973
Median monthly rent: $2,118

Melbourne

Median household income: $60,917
Median home price: $386,250
Median monthly rent: $1,469

Orlando

Median household income: $66,292
Median home price: $447,450
Median monthly rent: $1,557

Tampa

Median household income: $66,802
Median home price: $425,000
Median monthly rent: $1,718

Daytona Beach

Median household income: $47,608
Median home price: $398,000
Median monthly rent: $1,414

Lakeland

Median household income: $58,290
Median home price: $355,000
Median monthly rent: $1,385

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