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Housing in Highlands County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Highlands County averages $1,035/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Florida median of $1,669 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Highlands County FMR Area are $918 for a studio, $1,054 for 1‑bedroom, $1,331 for 2‑bedroom, $1,611 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,113 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $296 increase for a 2-bedroom in Highlands County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Highlands County was 4.9% in 2024, compared to Florida at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
