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Cost of Living in Socorro, TX

Population 37,123 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,032
Median home value$144,500
Median household income$54,744

The median rent in Socorro, TX is $1,032/month, 26% lower than the Texas median and 27% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $144,500, 57% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $54,744 a year, 30% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 22.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $41,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $731/mo

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Socorro vs. Texas vs. U.S.

SocorroTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,032$1,403$1,413
Median home value$144,500$283,800$332,700
Median household income$54,744$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate81.8%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher12.8%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate20.7%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.8%5.3%5.2%
Work from home6.9%14.4%15.1%
Median age32.435.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Socorro, TX?

The median gross rent in Socorro, TX is $1,032 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Socorro, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $41,280 a year in gross income.

Is Socorro, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 27% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Texas

Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813San Antonio, TXRent $1,324 · Income $65,056Dallas, TXRent $1,472 · Income $70,518Austin, TXRent $1,729 · Income $93,658Fort Worth, TXRent $1,509 · Income $79,507El Paso, TXRent $1,073 · Income $59,745

Cities with a similar cost of living

Rome, GARent $1,032 · Income $54,435New Albany, INRent $1,026 · Income $54,710Chicago Heights, ILRent $1,038 · Income $54,798Alton, ILRent $1,015 · Income $54,568South Bend, INRent $1,033 · Income $55,786Grandview, MORent $1,035 · Income $53,447

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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