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Cost of Living in Medina County, TX

Population 53,547 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,196
Median home value$239,600
Median household income$78,074

The median rent in Medina County, TX is $1,196/month, 15% lower than the Texas median and 15% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $239,600, 28% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $78,074 a year, about the same as the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 18.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $47,840/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,212/mo

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Medina County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Medina CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,196$1,403$1,413
Median home value$239,600$283,800$332,700
Median household income$78,074$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate83.8%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher23.1%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate9.6%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.0%5.3%5.2%
Work from home12.6%14.4%15.1%
Median age39.835.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Medina County, TX?

The median gross rent in Medina County, TX is $1,196 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $47,840 a year in gross income.

Is Medina County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 15% 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

Macomb County, MIRent $1,211 · Income $77,837Schenectady County, NYRent $1,194 · Income $79,623Lexington County, SCRent $1,178 · Income $77,408Cowlitz County, WARent $1,206 · Income $76,531Douglas County, NERent $1,201 · Income $80,391Berks County, PARent $1,181 · Income $79,777

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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