How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Port St. Lucie, FL?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Port St. Lucie, FL
The average 2-bedroom rent ($1,624/mo) takes 27% of the local median household income ($72,506/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $1,624/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $64,960 |
| Monthly income | $5,413 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $31.23/hr |
| Local median household income | $72,506 |
| Rent as % of that income | 27% |
The 30% rule says housing should cost no more than 30% of gross income. The "housing wage" is the full-time hourly pay (2080 hrs/yr) needed to hit that. Rent is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom; income is the Census median for the area.