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Cost of Living in Texas County, MO

Population 25,161 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$665
Median home value$146,700
Median household income$50,036

The median rent in Texas County, MO is $665/month, 36% lower than the Missouri median and 53% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $146,700, 56% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $50,036 a year, 29% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $26,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $742/mo

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Texas County vs. Missouri vs. U.S.

Texas CountyMissouriU.S.
Median rent$665$1,033$1,413
Median home value$146,700$230,300$332,700
Median household income$50,036$70,702$80,734
Homeownership rate77.2%68.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate19.8%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.1%4.0%5.2%
Work from home6.5%13.0%15.1%
Median age42.939.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Texas County, MO?

The median gross rent in Texas County, MO is $665 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Texas County, MO?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $26,600 a year in gross income.

Is Texas County, MO expensive to live in?

Rent there is 53% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 times the median household income.

Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County, MORent $1,209 · Income $82,936Jackson County, MORent $1,197 · Income $68,577St. Charles County, MORent $1,370 · Income $104,692Greene County, MORent $989 · Income $61,479St. Louis city, MORent $997 · Income $56,160Clay County, MORent $1,243 · Income $88,468

Counties with a similar cost of living

Fayette County, ALRent $667 · Income $49,488Mason County, WVRent $671 · Income $49,761Russell County, VARent $653 · Income $50,012Yalobusha County, MSRent $667 · Income $49,151Grayson County, KYRent $658 · Income $50,757Randolph County, ARRent $674 · Income $50,911

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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