{"id":33745,"date":"2025-03-06T05:37:10","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T13:37:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=33745"},"modified":"2025-10-29T08:33:41","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T15:33:41","slug":"buyer-cheapest-places-to-buy-a-house-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-cheapest-places-to-buy-a-house-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"10 of the Cheapest Places to Buy a House in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beyond its tropical climate and stunning coastline, Florida stands out as an affordable place to call home. With no state income tax and relatively low property taxes<\/a>, homeownership here is well within reach. If you\u2019re looking to score a great deal on your next home purchase<\/a>, consider the cheapest places to buy a house in Florida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Looking for An Affordable Home in the Sunshine State?<\/h3>\n

Working with a knowledgable buyer’s agent is your key to success when buying a home in Florida. Use HomeLight’s agent matching tool to find a top agent in your area in under two minutes.<\/p>\n \n

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Whether you prefer a peaceful coastal retreat or a lively city atmosphere, you\u2019ll find budget-friendly home options<\/a> across the state. In this article, we used the cost of living index<\/a> from Best Places and analyzed median home sale prices to list the cheapest places to buy a house in Florida.<\/p>\n

The statewide median home sales price is $400,000<\/a>, and every city on this list has a local median pricing lower than that.<\/p>\n

Cheapest places to buy a house in Florida<\/b><\/h2>\n
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1. DeBary<\/h2>\n

Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate DeBary\u2019s location along Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. The population of 23,000<\/a> is growing at a rate of 1.30% per year, though it\u2019s no surprise with the lovely scenery and affordable homes. DeBary\u2019s median home sales price<\/span><\/a> slightly declined by 2% in December 2024 compared to the same period the previous year.<\/p>\n

The unemployment rate here is below the national average and job growth is projected at an impressive 42.9%<\/a> over the next decade. With convenient access to both Orlando and local beaches, DeBary is an affordable way to enjoy a lakeside lifestyle for less.<\/p>\n

Median home sales price:<\/strong> $352,000<\/a><\/p>\n

Median household income:<\/strong> $67,928<\/a><\/p>\n

Cost of living index:<\/strong> 94.9<\/a><\/p>\n

Cost of utilities index:<\/strong> 100.5<\/p>\n

Property tax rate: <\/b>0.79%<\/span>
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