Florida Municipal Rankings
Florida reports municipalities through one statewide DFS system, which makes it a strong state for apples-to-apples city comparisons.
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Financial data for local governments across Florida
267
Cities
67
Counties
123
Towns
21
Villages
536
CDPs
14 cities not included in the 2024 rankings below due to late or missing filings. View compliance report
Florida stands out for mandatory XBRL-format local government filings. Use this page to compare municipal finances statewide and monitor which governments are showing up consistently in the latest rankings year.
Tax Snapshot (Beta)
Beta: source-backed tax context only. This is not a personalized tax-burden estimate.
Current source-backed tax context for Florida.
| Component | Summary | Effective | Coverage | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL individual income tax policy | Florida does not levy individual income tax on natural persons under state constitutional/statutory framework. | Current statute and constitution references (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Rate missing | Florida Statutes §220.02 (legislative intent); Florida DOR FAQ - capital gains tax |
| FL sales and use tax (base) | Florida general state sales tax rate is 6%, and many counties impose discretionary sales surtax. | Current Department of Revenue guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Rate missing | Florida Sales and Use Tax; Local option taxes (discretionary surtax) |
| FL property tax policy (local millage authorities) | Property taxes are levied by local taxing authorities (counties, municipalities, school districts, and special districts) through local millage decisions. | Current Department of Revenue property tax guidance (as accessed April 18, 2026). | Needs review | Florida property tax taxpayers page; Florida property tax local officials page |
Florida Compliance
Check which Florida governments were late or missing in the latest rankings year before relying on comparison tables.
View ComplianceDemographics
Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates (2023)
21,928,881
Population
$71,711
Median Household Income
$325,000
Median Home Value
42.6
Median Age
12.6%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
67.3%
Homeownership Rate
33.2%
Bachelor's+ Rate
21,928,881
(2023)
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2023
$71,711
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2023
$41,055
(2023)
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2023
$325,000
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2023
$1,564
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2023
42.6
(2023)
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2023
0 = perfect equality · 1 = perfect inequality
0.5
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Local Governments
Largest by Population
City Rankings
Based on FY 2024 financial data
Total expenditures divided by population.
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Miami Beach | $14,974 |
| 2 | Naples | $10,397 |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $10,286 |
| 4 | Sanibel | $9,744 |
| 5 | Anna Maria | $8,719 |
| 6 | Jacksonville Beach | $7,848 |
| 7 | Key West | $7,549 |
| 8 | Lakeland | $6,878 |
| 9 | Williston | $6,796 |
| 10 | Panama City Beach | $6,701 |
| 1 | Bonita Springs | $667 |
| 2 | Lawtey | $968 |
| 3 | Deltona | $1,000 |
| 4 | South Bay | $1,030 |
| 5 | DeBary | $1,045 |
| 6 | Hampton | $1,071 |
| 7 | Mascotte | $1,117 |
| 8 | Greenacres | $1,137 |
| 9 | Belleair Bluffs | $1,153 |
| 10 | Jasper | $1,179 |