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Cost of Living in Aransas County, TX

Population 24,876 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,128
Median home value$265,400
Median household income$69,466

The median rent in Aransas County, TX is $1,128/month, 20% lower than the Texas median and 20% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $265,400, 20% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $69,466 a year, 11% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $45,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,342/mo

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Aransas County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Aransas CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,128$1,403$1,413
Median home value$265,400$283,800$332,700
Median household income$69,466$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate76.8%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher28.8%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate14.2%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.1%5.3%5.2%
Work from home15.4%14.4%15.1%
Median age49.935.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Aransas County, TX?

The median gross rent in Aransas County, TX is $1,128 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $45,120 a year in gross income.

Is Aransas County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 20% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.8 times the median household income.

Other counties in Texas

Harris County, TXRent $1,401 · Income $74,983Dallas County, TXRent $1,565 · Income $76,547Tarrant County, TXRent $1,547 · Income $84,207Bexar County, TXRent $1,354 · Income $72,341Travis County, TXRent $1,744 · Income $99,611Collin County, TXRent $1,859 · Income $121,600

Counties with a similar cost of living

Glynn County, GARent $1,135 · Income $69,799Bernalillo County, NMRent $1,144 · Income $69,473Tulsa County, OKRent $1,110 · Income $69,009Lamar County, MSRent $1,126 · Income $70,909Jefferson County, KYRent $1,149 · Income $69,866Douglas County, KSRent $1,099 · Income $69,746

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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