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Cost of living in Austin County, TX

Part of the Houston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,839/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 30,712 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $891 31%
Federal tax $560 20%
Healthcare $480 17%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 11%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Austin County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$802
per month
1 bedroom
$891
per month
2 bedroom
$1,001
per month
3 bedroom
$1,403
per month
4 bedroom
$1,635
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Austin County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$75,994
per year
Individual earnings
$44,269
per year
Per capita
$37,915
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Austin County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$270,900
Annual property tax
$3,464

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Austin County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$167
per month · 14.5¢/kWh
Natural gas
$32
per month
Annual total
$2,388
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Austin County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Austin County

State and local tax rates for Texas.

No state income tax
Texas does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.3%
Combined sales tax
8.2%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Austin County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
28.7 min
Drive alone
80.8%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Austin County

What it costs to live in Austin County each month.

Single person
$2,839
per month
  • Rent $891
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $560
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,056
per month
  • Rent $1,001
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $914
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,600
per month
  • Rent $1,403
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $914
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Austin County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Austin County?

In Austin County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $891 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,001 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,403 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Austin County?

In Austin County, TX, the average household income is $75,994 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $44,269 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Austin County?

The estimated cost of living in Austin County, TX is approximately $2,839 per month for a single person, $4,056 for a couple, $6,600 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Austin County?

The combined sales tax rate in Austin County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.

Is Austin County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Austin County, TX would need approximately $2,839 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $75,994 per year ($6,333 per month). Austin County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Austin County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Austin County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Austin County?

The average home value in Austin County, TX is $270,900, with average annual property taxes of $3,464, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Austin County compare to other areas?

You can compare Austin County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Austin County is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources