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Cost of Living in Sabine County, TX

Population 10,023 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$844
Median home value$153,100
Median household income$66,585

The median rent in Sabine County, TX is $844/month, 40% lower than the Texas median and 40% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $153,100, 54% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $66,585 a year, 15% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.3×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $774/mo

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Sabine County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Sabine CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$844$1,403$1,413
Median home value$153,100$283,800$332,700
Median household income$66,585$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate85.7%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.0%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.3%5.2%
Work from home7.0%14.4%15.1%
Median age54.235.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Sabine County, TX?

The median gross rent in Sabine County, TX is $844 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,760 a year in gross income.

Is Sabine County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 40% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.3 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

Lawrence County, INRent $845 · Income $66,468St. Joseph County, MIRent $849 · Income $66,425Davison County, SDRent $847 · Income $66,208Clinton County, IARent $850 · Income $66,981Logan County, ILRent $829 · Income $66,358Seneca County, OHRent $856 · Income $66,025

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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