salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. It is a highly educated city: 61.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,760 a year. That is $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 364 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bee Cave?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bee Cave
| Size | Bee Cave | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,830 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,264 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,140 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bee Cave 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 Bee Cave, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bee Cave
Life in Bee Cave
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bee Cave?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,193 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $776,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bee Cave, TX?
Renting in Bee Cave costs a median of about $2,194 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Bee Cave?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,760 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bee Cave cheap or expensive?
Bee Cave is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $119,899. It ranks 364th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bee Cave?
The median homeowner in Bee Cave pays $9,541 a year in property taxes, about 1.23% of the median home value.
Is Bee Cave 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 Bee Cave?
The median home value in Bee Cave is $776,400, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.
8,862 people live in Bee Cave. Numbers are typical (middle) values.