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Cost of Living in Gonzales County, TX

Population 19,851 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$840
Median home value$159,100
Median household income$58,672

The median rent in Gonzales County, TX is $840/month, 40% lower than the Texas median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $159,100, 52% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $58,672 a year, 25% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,600/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $804/mo

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Gonzales County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Gonzales CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$840$1,403$1,413
Median home value$159,100$283,800$332,700
Median household income$58,672$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate66.2%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher11.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate15.8%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.3%5.3%5.2%
Work from home4.0%14.4%15.1%
Median age39.335.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Gonzales County, TX?

The median gross rent in Gonzales County, TX is $840 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,600 a year in gross income.

Is Gonzales County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 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

Houghton County, MIRent $840 · Income $58,899Kay County, OKRent $842 · Income $58,423Elbert County, GARent $844 · Income $58,450Marshall County, WVRent $837 · Income $59,169Jefferson County, OHRent $835 · Income $59,055Lawrence County, OHRent $848 · Income $58,325

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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