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Cost of Living in Freestone County, TX

Population 20,049 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$853
Median home value$168,000
Median household income$59,960

The median rent in Freestone County, TX is $853/month, 39% lower than the Texas median and 40% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $168,000, 50% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $59,960 a year, 24% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $34,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $849/mo

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Freestone County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Freestone CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$853$1,403$1,413
Median home value$168,000$283,800$332,700
Median household income$59,960$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate75.4%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate12.3%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.0%5.3%5.2%
Work from home8.5%14.4%15.1%
Median age41.135.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Freestone County, TX?

The median gross rent in Freestone County, TX is $853 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $34,120 a year in gross income.

Is Freestone County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 40% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 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

Mayes County, OKRent $858 · Income $60,305Mercer County, PARent $843 · Income $59,976George County, MSRent $844 · Income $59,758Crawford County, MIRent $862 · Income $60,392Hart County, GARent $844 · Income $59,385Macon County, TNRent $846 · Income $59,177

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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