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Housing in DeSoto County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in DeSoto County averages $932/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 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for DeSoto County FMR Area are $1,124 for a studio, $1,131 for 1‑bedroom, $1,290 for 2‑bedroom, $1,774 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,990 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $358 increase for a 2-bedroom in DeSoto County shows a 38% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for DeSoto County was 4.1% in 2024, compared to Florida at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
