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Cost of Living in Kendall County, TX

Population 48,567 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,606
Median home value$512,700
Median household income$114,962

The median rent in Kendall County, TX is $1,606/month, 14% higher than the Texas median and 14% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $512,700, 54% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $114,962 a year, 46% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $64,240/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 4.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,592/mo

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Kendall County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Kendall CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,606$1,403$1,413
Median home value$512,700$283,800$332,700
Median household income$114,962$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate79.5%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher48.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate5.0%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.3%5.2%
Work from home21.6%14.4%15.1%
Median age43.235.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Kendall County, TX?

The median gross rent in Kendall County, TX is $1,606 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $64,240 a year in gross income.

Is Kendall County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 14% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 4.5 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

Bucks County, PARent $1,605 · Income $114,764Sussex County, NJRent $1,585 · Income $116,186Queen Anne's County, MDRent $1,619 · Income $112,826Hanover County, VARent $1,591 · Income $112,805Harford County, MDRent $1,586 · Income $112,265Goochland County, VARent $1,614 · Income $118,931

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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