salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income.
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 134 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Aransas Pass?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Aransas Pass
| Size | Aransas Pass | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $888 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,829 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,193 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Aransas Pass
Life in Aransas Pass
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Aransas Pass?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $415 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $235,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Aransas Pass, TX?
Renting in Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,760 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Aransas Pass cheap or expensive?
Aransas Pass is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $67,968. It ranks 134th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Aransas Pass?
The median homeowner in Aransas Pass pays $2,242 a year in property taxes, about 0.95% of the median home value.
Is Aransas Pass 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 Aransas Pass?
The median home value in Aransas Pass is $235,500, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,972 people live in Aransas Pass. Numbers are typical (middle) values.