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Cost of Living in Panola County, TX

Population 22,726 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$834
Median home value$158,100
Median household income$64,894

The median rent in Panola County, TX is $834/month, 41% lower than the Texas median and 41% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $158,100, 52% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $64,894 a year, 17% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $799/mo

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Panola County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Panola CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$834$1,403$1,413
Median home value$158,100$283,800$332,700
Median household income$64,894$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate79.9%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher17.0%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.2%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate2.5%5.3%5.2%
Work from home7.1%14.4%15.1%
Median age40.935.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Panola County, TX?

The median gross rent in Panola County, TX is $834 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,360 a year in gross income.

Is Panola County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 41% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.4 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

Mercer County, KYRent $831 · Income $64,824Adams County, INRent $833 · Income $65,289Dade County, GARent $829 · Income $64,568Hillsdale County, MIRent $832 · Income $64,242Franklin County, NYRent $843 · Income $65,151Howard County, MORent $832 · Income $65,938

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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