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Cost of Living in Webb County, TX

Population 269,294 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,027
Median home value$189,900
Median household income$63,058

The median rent in Webb County, TX is $1,027/month, 27% lower than the Texas median and 27% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $189,900, 43% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $63,058 a year, 20% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.5%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $41,080/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $960/mo

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Webb County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Webb CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,027$1,403$1,413
Median home value$189,900$283,800$332,700
Median household income$63,058$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate64.7%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher21.4%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate21.3%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate5.5%5.3%5.2%
Work from home5.8%14.4%15.1%
Median age30.035.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Webb County, TX?

The median gross rent in Webb County, TX is $1,027 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $41,080 a year in gross income.

Is Webb County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 27% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.0 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

Westmoreland County, VARent $1,018 · Income $63,398Gila County, AZRent $1,030 · Income $61,986Wayne County, PARent $1,038 · Income $62,381Dorchester County, MDRent $1,032 · Income $61,839Washington County, TNRent $1,005 · Income $62,809Coos County, ORRent $1,042 · Income $62,143

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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