salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.1 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,760 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 92 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Aldine?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Aldine
| Size | Aldine | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,362 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,647 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,765 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Aldine overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Aldine, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Aldine
Life in Aldine
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aldine?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $378 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $103,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aldine, TX?
Renting in Aldine costs a median of about $1,094 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Aldine?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,760 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Aldine cheap or expensive?
Aldine is rated OK: rent takes 27.4% of the typical household income of $47,945. It ranks 92nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Aldine?
The median homeowner in Aldine pays $1,559 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Aldine more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Aldine?
The median home value in Aldine is $103,200, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
17,167 people live in Aldine. Numbers are typical (middle) values.