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Cost of Living in Potter County, TX

Population 115,975 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,022
Median home value$147,300
Median household income$53,249

The median rent in Potter County, TX is $1,022/month, 27% lower than the Texas median and 28% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $147,300, 56% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $53,249 a year, 32% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 23.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $40,880/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.8×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $745/mo

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Potter County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Potter CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,022$1,403$1,413
Median home value$147,300$283,800$332,700
Median household income$53,249$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate57.3%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.6%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate20.8%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%5.3%5.2%
Work from home6.0%14.4%15.1%
Median age35.135.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Potter County, TX?

The median gross rent in Potter County, TX is $1,022 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $40,880 a year in gross income.

Is Potter County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 28% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.8 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

Logan County, CORent $1,013 · Income $51,829Highlands County, FLRent $1,035 · Income $54,897Trinity County, CARent $1,073 · Income $53,002Forrest County, MSRent $972 · Income $53,640Christian County, KYRent $1,040 · Income $55,494Roanoke city, VARent $996 · Income $55,378

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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