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Cost of living in Walker County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,732/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 78,292 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $981 36%
Healthcare $480 18%
Federal tax $363 13%
Groceries $334 12%
Transport $320 12%
Energy $199 7%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Walker County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$766
per month
1 bedroom
$981
per month
2 bedroom
$1,117
per month
3 bedroom
$1,384
per month
4 bedroom
$1,876
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Walker County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$49,862
per year
Individual earnings
$32,267
per year
Per capita
$24,983
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Walker County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$207,900
Annual property tax
$2,312

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Walker 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 Walker County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
14.8%

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 Walker 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 Walker County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
26.0 min
Drive alone
78.3%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
7.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Walker County

What it costs to live in Walker County each month.

Single person
$2,732
per month
  • Rent $981
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $363
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,748
per month
  • Rent $1,117
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $0
Family
$6,157
per month
  • Rent $1,384
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $490
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Walker County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Walker County?

In Walker County, TX, a one-bedroom apartment averages $981 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,117 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,384 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Walker County?

In Walker County, TX, the average household income is $49,862 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $32,267 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Walker County?

The estimated cost of living in Walker County, TX is approximately $2,732 per month for a single person, $3,748 for a couple, $6,157 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Walker County?

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

Is Walker County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Walker County, TX would need approximately $2,732 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $49,862 per year ($4,155 per month). Walker County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Walker County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Walker County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 14.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Walker County?

The average home value in Walker County, TX is $207,900, with average annual property taxes of $2,312, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Walker County compare to other areas?

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