Property tax, income tax, sales tax, and retirement-income treatment in Florida. Quick read for movers, retirees, and remote workers.
Property tax
Florida’s effective property tax rate is approximately 0.83% of assessed home value per year. On a $350,000 home that’s about $2,905/yr. Rates vary by county and municipality — this is a state-wide average.
Income tax
Top marginal rate: 0%. No state income tax. For wage earners, the effective rate depends on filing status, deductions, and credits.
Sales tax
State base rate: 6.00%. Local municipal and county additions can raise the combined rate by 1-4 percentage points.
Retirement income
Social Security: Not taxed by state. Pensions & 401(k) withdrawals: Not taxed (no state income tax).
Top cities in Florida
Jacksonville · pop 1,009,833 · momentum 57
Miami · pop 487,014 · momentum 66
Tampa · pop 414,547 · momentum 58
Orlando · pop 334,854 · momentum 59
St. Petersburg · pop 267,102 · momentum 48
Hialeah · pop 235,388 · momentum 61
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Sources: Tax Foundation effective property tax rankings, state DOR publications, AARP retirement tax guide. 2024/2025 representative figures — verify with a CPA for your specific situation.