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. Most homes (75.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,840 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 93 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Burnet?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Burnet
| Size | Burnet | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $552 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $728 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,335 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,544 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Burnet 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 Burnet, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Burnet
Life in Burnet
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Burnet?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $829 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $277,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,740 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Burnet, TX?
Renting in Burnet costs a median of about $1,096 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Burnet?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,840 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Burnet cheap or expensive?
Burnet is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.9% of the typical household income of $94,463. It ranks 93rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Burnet?
The median homeowner in Burnet pays $3,755 a year in property taxes, about 1.35% of the median home value.
Is Burnet 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 Burnet?
The median home value in Burnet is $277,400, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
6,732 people live in Burnet. Numbers are typical (middle) values.