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Cost of Living in Gillespie County, TX

Population 27,524 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,340
Median home value$460,700
Median household income$76,162

The median rent in Gillespie County, TX is $1,340/month, 4% lower than the Texas median and 5% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $460,700, 38% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $76,162 a year, 3% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 21.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $53,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 6.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,330/mo

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Gillespie County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Gillespie CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,340$1,403$1,413
Median home value$460,700$283,800$332,700
Median household income$76,162$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate74.9%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher37.2%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate9.2%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.7%5.3%5.2%
Work from home11.4%14.4%15.1%
Median age50.735.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Gillespie County, TX?

The median gross rent in Gillespie County, TX is $1,340 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $53,600 a year in gross income.

Is Gillespie County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 5% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 6.0 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

Canyon County, IDRent $1,347 · Income $76,488Wicomico County, MDRent $1,327 · Income $76,210Linn County, ORRent $1,320 · Income $76,329Brunswick County, NCRent $1,351 · Income $77,024Yuba County, CARent $1,311 · Income $76,373Maury County, TNRent $1,300 · Income $76,130

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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