Moving to Howey In The Hills, FL: The 2026 Relocation Guide

Thinking about moving to Howey In The Hills, Florida? This guide pulls together everything you need to plan the move — the housing market, what it really costs to live here, the best neighborhoods, new construction, and Florida’s tax advantages — using Momentum’s MLS data (as of 2026-06-16).

Howey In The Hills at a glance

$350,000
Median home price
119 days
Median days on market
$2,425
Est. monthly cost to own
18
Communities

Why people move to Howey In The Hills

Florida’s draw is simple: no state income tax, year-round sunshine, and no income tax on retirement income. In Howey In The Hills specifically, the median home runs about $350,000, and homes sell in a median of 119 days. Once you buy and homestead, Florida’s Save Our Homes cap limits how fast your property taxes can rise. The trade-off to plan for is home insurance, which runs above the national average — we break that down in the cost-of-living guide below.

Best neighborhoods in Howey In The Hills

A few of Howey In The Hills’s strongest communities by the data: BLUE SPRINGS RESERVE TOWNHOMES PHASE, HOWEY, BLUE SPRING LAKE SUB. See the full, ranked list → best neighborhoods in Howey In The Hills.

What it costs to live in Howey In The Hills

For a typical Howey In The Hills home, the estimated monthly cost to own is about $2,425 (principal, interest, Lake County property tax, and insurance). Full breakdown → cost of living in Howey In The Hills.

Your Howey In The Hills relocation toolkit

Common questions

Does Florida have a state income tax?
No. Florida has no state income tax, including on retirement income, which is one of the biggest reasons people relocate here.
How much does it cost to live in Howey In The Hills?
A typical Howey In The Hills home is about $350,000, with an estimated monthly cost to own around $2,425. See the cost-of-living guide for the full breakdown including taxes and insurance.
What are the best neighborhoods in Howey In The Hills?
It depends on your budget, schools, and commute. We rank Howey In The Hills's neighborhoods by the data (demand, value, appreciation) on the best-neighborhoods page, and a local agent can match you.
Is Howey In The Hills a good place to move?
For many people, yes — no state income tax, a protected property-tax cap once you homestead, and a range of neighborhoods and new construction. The variable to plan for is insurance.

Figures are estimates from Momentum Realty’s MLS data and Lake County tax/insurance data, as of 2026-06-16, and change over time. General relocation guidance, not financial advice. Equal Housing Opportunity.

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