Florida Is Still a Haven Where Middle-Class Americans Can Afford an Average-Priced Home
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Despite rising home prices and tight housing supplies, Florida remains appealing to middle-class families. The state offers various opportunities, especially in less prominent areas away from major cities like Miami and Orlando. With a median household income of $70,036, middle-class families have a monthly mortgage budget of about $1,751, allowing for home purchases around $350,012. Outside metro areas, many neighborhoods provide options under $400,000, making homeownership accessible in parts of Central Florida, the Panhandle, and along the Gulf Coast.
In Florida, you can snag a single family home for the median price, but it won't be huge at $399,900. It really just depends on the area.
Going away from the coast and inland buys you more home than being on the east and west coasts of Florida. For under $400K you can expect to find a 3BR/2.5BA that is around the 1500-1800 sq. ft. mark.
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