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Housing Affordability in Watergate, FL
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 43.8%
- Florida 37.7%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 69.2%
- Florida 60.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 27.7%
- Florida 27.5%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,892/mo
- Florida $1,959/mo
Watergate has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more31469.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more19927.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more13630.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 33.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 34.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $528/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watergate, FL | 43.8% | 69.2% | 27.7% | 33.3% |
| Palm Beach County | 41.1% | 62.3% | 32.5% | 36.8% |
| Florida | 37.7% | 60.1% | 27.5% | 35.2% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Watergate, FL?
- In Watergate, FL, 43.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Watergate compare with Florida?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Watergate is 43.8%, compared with 37.7% for Florida as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates