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Cost of living in Val Verde County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,555/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 47,647 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $766 30%
Healthcare $480 19%
Federal tax $401 16%
Groceries $334 13%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Val Verde County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$761
per month
1 bedroom
$766
per month
2 bedroom
$980
per month
3 bedroom
$1,294
per month
4 bedroom
$1,299
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Val Verde County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$59,673
per year
Individual earnings
$34,583
per year
Per capita
$27,114
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Val Verde County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$151,500
Annual property tax
$2,233

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Val Verde 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 Val Verde County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
19.4%

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 Val Verde 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 Val Verde County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
17.7 min
Drive alone
78.8%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
3.6%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Val Verde County

What it costs to live in Val Verde County each month.

Single person
$2,555
per month
  • Rent $766
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $401
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,767
per month
  • Rent $980
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $646
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,223
per month
  • Rent $1,294
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $646
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Val Verde County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Val Verde County?

In Val Verde County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $766 per month, a two-bedroom averages $980 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,294 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Val Verde County?

In Val Verde County, TX, the average household income is $59,673 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,583 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Val Verde County?

The estimated cost of living in Val Verde County, TX is approximately $2,555 per month for a single person, $3,767 for a couple, $6,223 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Val Verde County?

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

Is Val Verde County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Val Verde County, TX would need approximately $2,555 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $59,673 per year ($4,973 per month). Val Verde County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Val Verde County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Val Verde County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 19.4% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Val Verde County?

The average home value in Val Verde County, TX is $151,500, with average annual property taxes of $2,233, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Val Verde County compare to other areas?

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