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Cost of living in San Jacinto County, TX

Part of the Houston Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,648/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 27,983 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $843 32%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $417 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in San Jacinto County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$732
per month
1 bedroom
$843
per month
2 bedroom
$933
per month
3 bedroom
$1,232
per month
4 bedroom
$1,237
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in San Jacinto County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,526
per year
Individual earnings
$35,583
per year
Per capita
$30,234
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in San Jacinto County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$183,100
Annual property tax
$2,086

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.6%

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 San Jacinto 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 San Jacinto County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
39.1 min
Drive alone
79.8%
Public transit
0.3%
Work from home
4.7%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for San Jacinto County

What it costs to live in San Jacinto County each month.

Single person
$2,648
per month
  • Rent $843
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $417
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,718
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,159
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $644
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about San Jacinto County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in San Jacinto County?

In San Jacinto County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $843 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 San Jacinto County?

In San Jacinto County, TX, the average household income is $59,526 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $35,583 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in San Jacinto County?

The estimated cost of living in San Jacinto County, TX is approximately $2,648 per month for a single person, $3,718 for a couple, $6,159 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in San Jacinto County?

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

Is San Jacinto County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in San Jacinto County, TX would need approximately $2,648 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,526 per year ($4,961 per month). San Jacinto County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in San Jacinto County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in San Jacinto County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.6% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in San Jacinto County?

The average home value in San Jacinto County, TX is $183,100, with average annual property taxes of $2,086, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does San Jacinto County compare to other areas?

You can compare San Jacinto County, TX with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. San Jacinto 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