salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (76.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,760 a year. That is $23 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 133 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Andrews?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Andrews
| Size | Andrews | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,672 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $972 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,508 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Andrews 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 Andrews, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Andrews
Life in Andrews
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Andrews?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $143 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $196,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $19,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Andrews, TX?
Renting in Andrews costs a median of about $1,219 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Andrews?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Andrews cheap or expensive?
Andrews is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $79,475. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Andrews?
The median homeowner in Andrews pays $2,665 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is Andrews 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 Andrews?
The median home value in Andrews is $196,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
13,468 people live in Andrews. Numbers are typical (middle) values.