Cost of Living in Fort Hood, TX
Population 26,814 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates
The median rent in Fort Hood, TX is $1,406/month, about the same as the Texas median and about the same as the U.S. median. Households earn a median of $62,835 a year, 20% lower than the state median.
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Fort Hood vs. Texas vs. U.S.
| Fort Hood | Texas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,406 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value | — | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median household income | $62,835 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Homeownership rate | 0.2% | 62.6% | 65.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 33.8% | 35.7% |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 17.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Work from home | 11.0% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| Median age | 22.0 | 35.6 | 38.9 |
FAQ
What is the average rent in Fort Hood, TX?
The median gross rent in Fort Hood, TX is $1,406 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
How much do I need to earn to live in Fort Hood, TX?
Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $56,240 a year in gross income.
Is Fort Hood, TX expensive to live in?
Rent there is about the same as the U.S. median, and the median home costs about — times the median household income.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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