Income needed to buy a home

Volusia County, FL

$107,921

a year in household income to buy the typical Volusia County home with 10% down.

The monthly math

Typical home value$324,688
Down payment (10%)$32,469
Loan$292,219
Principal and interest (7.40%)$2,023/mo
Property tax (0.78% a year)$211/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$162/mo
Mortgage insurance$122/mo
Total monthly cost$2,518/mo

Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.

What locals earn

Far off

The typical household here earns $70,044 a year, 65% of what it takes.

In Florida

Volusia County ranks #37 of 67 for the income a home takes, from least to most.

Easiest to afford in Florida

CountyTypical homeIncome needed
Calhoun County$176,870$57,601
Jackson County$184,878$59,549
Holmes County$188,335$60,346
Taylor County$197,629$64,750
Gadsden County$201,459$65,206

Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.