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Cost of Living in Wilson County, TX

Population 52,781 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,069
Median home value$321,300
Median household income$94,565

The median rent in Wilson County, TX is $1,069/month, 24% lower than the Texas median and 24% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $321,300, 3% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $94,565 a year, 21% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 13.6%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $42,760/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,625/mo

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Wilson County vs. Texas vs. U.S.

Wilson CountyTexasU.S.
Median rent$1,069$1,403$1,413
Median home value$321,300$283,800$332,700
Median household income$94,565$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate84.7%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher25.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate11.3%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%5.3%5.2%
Work from home14.7%14.4%15.1%
Median age40.735.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Wilson County, TX?

The median gross rent in Wilson County, TX is $1,069 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $42,760 a year in gross income.

Is Wilson County, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 24% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.4 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

Skamania County, WARent $1,068 · Income $93,265Piatt County, ILRent $1,046 · Income $94,811Harris County, GARent $1,048 · Income $97,302Pierce County, WIRent $1,044 · Income $92,109Union County, SDRent $1,069 · Income $89,636Warrick County, INRent $1,061 · Income $89,844

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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