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Cost of living in Hockley County, TX

Part of the Lubbock Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,663/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 21,455 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $432 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Hockley County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$811
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,307
per month
4 bedroom
$1,567
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hockley County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$54,810
per year
Individual earnings
$36,492
per year
Per capita
$30,131
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hockley County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$112,700
Annual property tax
$1,668

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hockley 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 Hockley County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
18.6%

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 Hockley 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 Hockley County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
22.8 min
Drive alone
79.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.3%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hockley County

What it costs to live in Hockley County each month.

Single person
$2,663
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $432
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,641
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $567
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,157
per month
  • Rent $1,307
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $567
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Hockley County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hockley County?

In Hockley County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,307 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hockley County?

In Hockley County, TX, the average household income is $54,810 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $36,492 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hockley County?

The estimated cost of living in Hockley County, TX is approximately $2,663 per month for a single person, $3,641 for a couple, $6,157 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hockley County?

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

Is Hockley County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hockley County, TX would need approximately $2,663 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $54,810 per year ($4,568 per month). Hockley County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hockley County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hockley County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 18.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hockley County?

The average home value in Hockley County, TX is $112,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,668, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hockley County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hockley County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hockley County is in the Lubbock, 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