Special Interest
Housing in Suwannee County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Suwannee County averages $884/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 23% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Suwannee County FMR Area are $1,019 for a studio, $1,067 for 1‑bedroom, $1,170 for 2‑bedroom, $1,564 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,658 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $286 increase for a 2-bedroom in Suwannee County shows a 32% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Suwannee County was 3.9% in 2024, compared to Florida at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
