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Cheval, FL

Rows tagged local are specific to Cheval (Census ACS); state rows are state averages; metro-area rows are inherited from Tampa, FL. Home value is ACS owner-reported (not a Zillow sale price).

School score: 6/10 (district 1200870 · NCES EDFacts)

Cost of living

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Cost-of-living index (US=100)102.5metro-area#0 of 200
Grocery index (US=100)99.0metro-area#0 of 200
Big Mac price (est.)$5.83metro-area#0 of 200
Median household income$79,963local#0 of 200
Median wage (all occupations)$50,487local#0 of 200

Economy

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Unemployment rate4.77%local#0 of 200
Population growth (5-yr)+21.9%local#0 of 200

Housing — what your money buys

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Median home price$449,800local#0 of 200
Home price ÷ income (affordability)5.6×local#0 of 200
1-yr home appreciation-3.4%metro-area#0 of 200
Price per square foot$243local#0 of 200
Typical home size (implied)1,850 sqft
Median rent (monthly)$1,285local#0 of 200
Homes for sale (inventory)22,663
Median days on market34metro-area#0 of 200

Taxes

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Total tax burden (est. % of income)9.1%state#0 of 200
Combined sales tax7.02%state#0 of 200
State income tax (top rate)None
Capital gains taxNonestate#0 of 200
High earnersNo special surtax
Effective property tax rate1.18%local#0 of 200
Median property tax paid$5,326local#0 of 200

Healthcare & childcare

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Healthcare (annual, single adult)$7,500state#0 of 200
Childcare (annual, infant, center)$10,000state#0 of 200

Vehicles & commute

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Annual registration$225state#0 of 200
Vehicle property tax (annual)Nonestate#0 of 200
Emissions testingNot required
Emissions detailNo vehicle emissions testing
DMV & license offices13
Avg commute to work31 minlocal#0 of 200

Utilities & fuel

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Electricity15.4¢/kWhstate#0 of 200
Avg monthly electric bill$138state#0 of 200
Gasoline$3.35/galstate#0 of 200
Natural gas (avg monthly bill)$38state#0 of 200
Water & sewer (avg monthly bill)$88state#0 of 200
Home internet (avg monthly bill)$76state#0 of 200

Insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Home insurance (annual)$4,200state#0 of 200
Auto insurance (annual)$2,900state#0 of 200

Disaster risk & supplemental insurance

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Main natural hazardsNotable hazards: hurricanes, flooding — separate flood/quake/windstorm policies may be needed.
Flood insurance (annual, NFIP)$1,400state#0 of 200
Earthquake insurance (annual)$100state#0 of 200

Climate & air quality

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Air quality (median AQI, lower=cleaner)51metro-area#0 of 200
Cooling degree-days (AC load)3,600metro-area#0 of 200
Heating degree-days (heat load)500metro-area#0 of 200
Avg summer high91°Fmetro-area#0 of 200
Avg winter low52°Fmetro-area#0 of 200
Annual precipitation49.5"metro-area#0 of 200
Annual snowfall0.0"metro-area#0 of 200
Sunshine (% of possible)66%metro-area#0 of 200
Plant hardiness zone10a
Frost window01-15 → 01-15

Safety

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Violent crime (per 100k, state avg)380state#0 of 200
Property crime (per 100k, state avg)1,950state#0 of 200

Local amenities & recreation

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Grocery stores91metro-area#0 of 200
Parks70
Hiking areas10
Golf courses23
Shooting ranges10
Lakes3

Permits

MetricValueScopeUS rank
Building permit difficulty (1–5)3state#0 of 200
Permit detailModerate

US rank = this metro's position among all 200 metros (1 = best: cheapest / safest / highest income, etc.). Childcare is a family cost, not included in the salary-equivalence total.