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Cost of Living in Blanco County, TX

Population 12,446 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,017
Median home value$483,500
Median household income$92,425

The median rent in Blanco County, TX is $1,017/month, 28% lower than the Texas median and 28% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $483,500, 45% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $92,425 a year, 18% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,680/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,445/mo

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Blanco County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Blanco CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,017$1,403$1,413
Median home value$483,500$283,800$332,700
Median household income$92,425$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate76.2%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher35.4%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate8.4%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.9%5.3%5.2%
Work from home15.7%14.4%15.1%
Median age51.535.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Blanco County, TX?

The median gross rent in Blanco County, TX is $1,017 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,680 a year in gross income.

Is Blanco County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 28% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.2 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

Cass County, NERent $996 · Income $91,836Pierce County, WIRent $1,044 · Income $92,109Campbell County, WYRent $1,009 · Income $89,869Madison County, IARent $1,036 · Income $90,855Dodge County, MNRent $1,020 · Income $95,739Butler County, PARent $1,041 · Income $89,843

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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