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Uvalde, TX

Cost of living in Uvalde County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,538/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,810 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $823 32%
Healthcare $480 19%
Groceries $334 13%
Federal tax $327 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Uvalde County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$818
per month
1 bedroom
$823
per month
2 bedroom
$1,080
per month
3 bedroom
$1,408
per month
4 bedroom
$1,610
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Uvalde County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$57,849
per year
Individual earnings
$30,063
per year
Per capita
$26,437
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Uvalde County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$144,400
Annual property tax
$2,260

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Uvalde 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 Uvalde County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
20.1%

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 Uvalde 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 Uvalde County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.4 min
Drive alone
79.9%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
4.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Uvalde County

What it costs to live in Uvalde County each month.

Single person
$2,538
per month
  • Rent $823
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $327
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,838
per month
  • Rent $1,080
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,308
per month
  • Rent $1,408
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $617
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Uvalde County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Uvalde County?

In Uvalde County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $823 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,080 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,408 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Uvalde County?

In Uvalde County, TX, the average household income is $57,849 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,063 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Uvalde County?

The estimated cost of living in Uvalde County, TX is approximately $2,538 per month for a single person, $3,838 for a couple, $6,308 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Uvalde County?

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

Is Uvalde County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Uvalde County, TX would need approximately $2,538 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $57,849 per year ($4,821 per month). Uvalde County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Uvalde County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Uvalde County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 20.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Uvalde County?

The average home value in Uvalde County, TX is $144,400, with average annual property taxes of $2,260, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Uvalde County compare to other areas?

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