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Cost of Living in Lampasas County, TX

Population 22,715 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,059
Median home value$250,400
Median household income$81,736

The median rent in Lampasas County, TX is $1,059/month, 25% lower than the Texas median and 25% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $250,400, 25% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $81,736 a year, 4% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,266/mo

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Lampasas County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Lampasas CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,059$1,403$1,413
Median home value$250,400$283,800$332,700
Median household income$81,736$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate80.1%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher24.3%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate9.1%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.5%5.3%5.2%
Work from home9.0%14.4%15.1%
Median age43.835.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lampasas County, TX?

The median gross rent in Lampasas County, TX is $1,059 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,360 a year in gross income.

Is Lampasas County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 25% 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

Wagoner County, OKRent $1,068 · Income $81,207Christian County, MORent $1,058 · Income $83,437Kenton County, KYRent $1,069 · Income $80,548Botetourt County, VARent $1,035 · Income $81,213Rogers County, OKRent $1,047 · Income $80,067Steele County, MNRent $1,061 · Income $84,196

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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