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Cost of Living in Hopkins County, TX

Population 37,784 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,109
Median home value$221,100
Median household income$70,888

The median rent in Hopkins County, TX is $1,109/month, 21% lower than the Texas median and 22% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $221,100, 34% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $70,888 a year, 10% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $44,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,118/mo

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Hopkins County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Hopkins CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,109$1,403$1,413
Median home value$221,100$283,800$332,700
Median household income$70,888$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate71.1%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.9%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.0%5.3%5.2%
Work from home7.2%14.4%15.1%
Median age39.535.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Hopkins County, TX?

The median gross rent in Hopkins County, TX is $1,109 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $44,360 a year in gross income.

Is Hopkins County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 22% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.1 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

Yakima County, WARent $1,109 · Income $70,656Klickitat County, WARent $1,105 · Income $71,042Harnett County, NCRent $1,112 · Income $71,287Lamar County, MSRent $1,126 · Income $70,909Kankakee County, ILRent $1,097 · Income $71,281Carteret County, NCRent $1,108 · Income $72,322

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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