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Cost of Living in Bowie County, TX

Population 92,115 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$988
Median home value$173,000
Median household income$59,803

The median rent in Bowie County, TX is $988/month, 30% lower than the Texas median and 30% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $173,000, 48% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $59,803 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $875/mo

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Bowie County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Bowie CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$988$1,403$1,413
Median home value$173,000$283,800$332,700
Median household income$59,803$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate63.4%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher23.6%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate16.2%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.3%5.2%
Work from home6.5%14.4%15.1%
Median age38.535.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Bowie County, TX?

The median gross rent in Bowie County, TX is $988 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,520 a year in gross income.

Is Bowie County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 30% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.9 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

Cochise County, AZRent $995 · Income $59,742Klamath County, ORRent $991 · Income $58,830Columbia County, FLRent $976 · Income $59,205Carter County, OKRent $980 · Income $60,723Bulloch County, GARent $995 · Income $58,810Jasper County, GARent $970 · Income $60,134

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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