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Cost of Living in Falls County, TX

Population 17,291 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$731
Median home value$110,900
Median household income$57,247

The median rent in Falls County, TX is $731/month, 48% lower than the Texas median and 48% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $110,900, 67% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $57,247 a year, 27% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $29,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 1.9×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $561/mo

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Falls County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Falls CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$731$1,403$1,413
Median home value$110,900$283,800$332,700
Median household income$57,247$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate76.5%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.5%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate14.7%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.0%5.3%5.2%
Work from home8.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age40.635.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Falls County, TX?

The median gross rent in Falls County, TX is $731 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $29,240 a year in gross income.

Is Falls County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 48% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 1.9 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

Madison County, ARRent $729 · Income $56,798Rio Arriba County, NMRent $740 · Income $57,155Charlotte County, VARent $732 · Income $58,000Lewis County, WVRent $730 · Income $56,477Ohio County, KYRent $739 · Income $57,798Union County, IARent $721 · Income $57,772

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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