Cost of living in Leon County, TX
Population 16,067 · Last updated May 21, 2026
Cost breakdown
Single person, by category, per month.
Rent in Leon County
Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.
Source: HUD FMR FY2025
Income and earnings in Leon County
Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.
Home values in Leon County
Average values reported by homeowners.
Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
Energy costs in Leon County
Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.
Source: EIA
Healthcare in Leon County
Insurance premiums and coverage rates.
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 Leon County
State and local tax rates for Texas.
Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.
Transportation in Leon County
Commute patterns and estimated costs.
Source: ACS
Monthly cost estimates for Leon County
What it costs to live in Leon County each month.
- Rent $711
- Energy $199
- Water $55
- Groceries $334
- Transport $320
- Healthcare $480
- Federal tax $490
- State tax $0
- Rent $933
- Energy $239
- Water $65
- Groceries $553
- Transport $420
- Healthcare $864
- Federal tax $651
- State tax $0
- Rent $1,232
- Energy $298
- Water $75
- Groceries $840
- Transport $520
- Healthcare $1,350
- Childcare $1,200
- Federal tax $651
- State tax $0
Frequently asked questions about Leon County
Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.
What is the average rent in Leon County?
In Leon County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $711 per month, a two-bedroom averages $933 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,232 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.
What is the average salary in Leon County?
In Leon County, TX, the average household income is $59,975 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $39,994 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
What is the cost of living in Leon County?
The estimated cost of living in Leon County, TX is approximately $2,589 per month for a single person, $3,725 for a couple, $6,166 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.
What is the sales tax rate in Leon County?
The combined sales tax rate in Leon County, TX is 8.19%, which includes the Texas state rate of 6.25% plus an average local rate of 1.94%.
Is Leon County an affordable place to live?
Based on the data, a single person in Leon County, TX would need approximately $2,589 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,975 per year ($4,998 per month). Leon County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.
How much does healthcare cost in Leon County?
The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Leon County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 16.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.
What are house prices in Leon County?
The average home value in Leon County, TX is $177,400, with average annual property taxes of $1,339, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
How does Leon County compare to other areas?
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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