salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,640 a year. That is $17 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 26 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Center?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Center
| Size | Center | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $679 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $729 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,045 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,136 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Center 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 Center, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Center
Life in Center
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Center?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $288 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $83,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,330 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Center, TX?
Renting in Center costs a median of about $866 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Center?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,640 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Center cheap or expensive?
Center is rated Cheap: rent takes 20.0% of the typical household income of $52,084. It ranks 26th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Center?
The median homeowner in Center pays $1,476 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Center 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 Center?
The median home value in Center is $83,300, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.
5,271 people live in Center. Numbers are typical (middle) values.