What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Florida, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Typical property price
$279K
Long-term rental income
$2,060/mo
before expenses
Short-term rental income
$3,491/mo
before expenses
Short-term earns roughly
$1,431/mo more
before expenses and regulations
Key Takeaways
- Florida's combination of tourism demand and no state income tax makes it one of the strongest US markets for short-term rental investment.
- Coastal counties like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough command the highest nightly rates, but purchase prices are also among the highest in the state.
- Central Florida around Orlando benefits from theme park tourism, delivering strong occupancy rates year-round.
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How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Miami-Dade County | $413K | $2,930 | $5,285 | Low | View details → |
Palm Beach County | $348K | $2,794 | $4,529 | Low | View details → |
Broward County | $349K | $2,685 | $4,134 | Medium | View details → |
Sarasota County | $343K | $2,231 | $3,879 | Low | View details → |
Pinellas County | $278K | $2,161 | $4,138 | Low | View details → |
Hillsborough County | $283K | $2,085 | $3,224 | Low | View details → |
Orange County | $281K | $2,034 | $3,758 | Low | View details → |
Lee County | $273K | $2,005 | $3,024 | Low | View details → |
Duval County | $212K | $1,768 | $2,539 | Low | View details → |
Polk County | $215K | $1,753 | $2,595 | Low | View details → |
Alachua County | $237K | $1,725 | $2,514 | Low | View details → |
Marion County | $225K | $1,449 | $2,164 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
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The dashboard covers 1,289 counties across Florida. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
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