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Retirement community in Cypress Lake, Florida

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Cypress Lake, Florida Retirement Guide

established retirement community
56

Retirement Score

Cypress Lake, Florida at a Glance

Median Home Price
$211,800
State Income Tax
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.
Avg January Low
56.9°F
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
56 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Cypress Lake, Florida, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$58,943High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Cypress Lake's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$211,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,486High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
73.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Cypress Lake using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$459

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$515

Median home price used: $211,800

Median rent reference: $1,486 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
0 / 100Estimated
Care Access (Proxy)
0 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
43.7 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Cypress Lake scores 0 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
100 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Florida has a tax environment that is highly favorable for retirees.Read more in our detailed Florida tax guide.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
91.1°FHigh confidence
Avg January Low
56.9°FHigh confidence
Annual Precipitation
54.3"High confidence
Sunny Days / Year
344 daysHigh confidence

With 344 sunny days a year and an average January low of 56.9°F, Cypress Lake offers a mild winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
98 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
9.7 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
1.1 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
12,313High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
60.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
42.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
8.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
90.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
0.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
7.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
2.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Cypress Lake

Is Cypress Lake, Florida a good place to retire?

Cypress Lake, Florida is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Cypress Lake, Florida for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $211,800.

Does Florida tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Florida residents: No state income tax; Social Security and pension income fully exempt.

What is the climate like in Cypress Lake, Florida?

Cypress Lake, Florida has January average low around 57°F, July average high around 91°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Cypress Lake, Florida?

Cypress Lake scores 0/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a limited score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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