Quick answer
Florida can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $434,050, rent of $1,973/month and household income of $111,826, and the state's violent crime rate (248 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Florida has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Horizon West, Oakleaf Plantation, Keystone.
Median home value
$434,050
Top-scoring places
Median rent
$1,973/mo
Household income
$111,826
Violent crime / 100k
248
Florida, 2025
Population change
+3.0%
Tracked places + counties
Home value change
+12.0%
State wage income tax
None
Home value ÷ income
3.9×
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon West, FL | 88 | $498,700 | $2,236 | $123,586 | +6.1% |
| Oakleaf Plantation, FL | 87 | $309,300 | $1,852 | $110,521 | +5.0% |
| Keystone, FL | 86 | $604,800 | $2,227 | $155,365 | +2.5% |
| Fruit Cove, FL | 85 | $451,600 | $2,261 | $137,906 | +0.8% |
| Lutz, FL | 85 | $451,800 | $1,648 | $114,516 | +8.1% |
| Apollo Beach, FL | 79 | $420,200 | $2,087 | $113,130 | +7.2% |
| Place | Score | Home value | Rent | Income | Pop. change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Johns County | 80 | $457,600 | $1,775 | $106,169 | +4.9% |
| Nassau County | 78 | $351,100 | $1,335 | $88,900 | +3.4% |
| Flagler County | 70 | $333,400 | $1,687 | $72,923 | +3.6% |
| Wakulla County | 70 | $216,300 | $1,155 | $74,183 | +2.6% |
| Santa Rosa County | 68 | $302,100 | $1,445 | $88,968 | +2.5% |
| Clay County | 66 | $281,500 | $1,464 | $86,094 | +1.7% |
Verdict factors to check before you decide
- 1Price the whole address: taxes, insurance, utilities and HOA, not just the listing.
- 2Confirm the exact city, county and school assignment for the address.
- 3Drive the commute at the hours you will actually travel.
- 4Check flood, heat and storm exposure on official maps.
- 5Compare crime at the jurisdiction level, then visit at night.
Frequently asked questions
Before You Move to Florida, Look at This
Florida can be a good place to live in 2027 if its numbers fit your life: the app's top-scoring places have a median home value of $434,050, rent of $1,973/month and household income of $111,826, and the state's violent crime rate (248 per 100k, 2025) is below the median state. Florida has no state tax on wage income. Start your research with Horizon West, Oakleaf Plantation, Keystone.
What are the best places to live in Florida?
In the Smart Movers Club app, the top-scoring Florida cities are Horizon West, Oakleaf Plantation, Keystone, Fruit Cove, Lutz, and the top counties are St. Johns County, Nassau County, Flagler County, Wakulla County. Scores combine income, housing, growth, employment and education.
Does Florida have a state income tax?
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level. Property, sales and other local taxes still apply, so compare the full cost.
Where does this data come from?
Figures come from the Smart Movers Club app, which compiles U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates and FBI state crime rates. Census figures are survey estimates, not live listing prices.
