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Cost of living in Willacy County, TX

Estimated monthly cost
$2,427/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 20,218 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $711 29%
Healthcare $480 20%
Groceries $334 14%
Federal tax $328 14%
Transport $320 13%
Energy $199 8%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Willacy County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$707
per month
1 bedroom
$711
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 Willacy County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$45,645
per year
Individual earnings
$30,097
per year
Per capita
$22,607
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Willacy County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$60,800
Annual property tax
$1,164

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Willacy 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 Willacy County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
26.5%

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 Willacy 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 Willacy County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.9 min
Drive alone
80.7%
Public transit
0.0%
Work from home
9.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Willacy County

What it costs to live in Willacy County each month.

Single person
$2,427
per month
  • Rent $711
  • Energy $199
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $334
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $328
  • State tax $0
Couple
$3,502
per month
  • Rent $933
  • Energy $239
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $553
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $0
Family
$5,943
per month
  • Rent $1,232
  • Energy $298
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $840
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $428
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Willacy County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Willacy County?

In Willacy 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 Willacy County?

In Willacy County, TX, the average household income is $45,645 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $30,097 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Willacy County?

The estimated cost of living in Willacy County, TX is approximately $2,427 per month for a single person, $3,502 for a couple, $5,943 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Willacy County?

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

Is Willacy County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Willacy County, TX would need approximately $2,427 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $45,645 per year ($3,804 per month). Willacy County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Willacy County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Willacy County, TX is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 26.5% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Willacy County?

The average home value in Willacy County, TX is $60,800, with average annual property taxes of $1,164, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Willacy County compare to other areas?

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