salaryRent is lower than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 17.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $40,560 a year. That is $20 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 68 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burkburnett?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burkburnett
| Size | Burkburnett | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $965 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,127 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burkburnett
Life in Burkburnett
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burkburnett?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $40 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $151,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,190 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burkburnett, TX?
Renting in Burkburnett costs a median of about $1,014 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Burkburnett?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burkburnett cheap or expensive?
Burkburnett is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.0% of the typical household income of $71,513. It ranks 68th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burkburnett?
The median homeowner in Burkburnett pays $2,192 a year in property taxes, about 1.44% of the median home value.
Is Burkburnett 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 Burkburnett?
The median home value in Burkburnett is $151,900, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
11,059 people live in Burkburnett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.