salaryRent is higher than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,160 a year. That is $32 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 259 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Cleburne?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Cleburne
| Size | Cleburne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,347 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,114 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,359 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,659 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,018 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Cleburne 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 Cleburne, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Cleburne
Life in Cleburne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Cleburne?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $120 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $221,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Cleburne, TX?
Renting in Cleburne costs a median of about $1,654 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Cleburne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,160 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Cleburne cheap or expensive?
Cleburne is rated OK: rent takes 26.0% of the typical household income of $76,202. It ranks 259th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Cleburne?
The median homeowner in Cleburne pays $3,162 a year in property taxes, about 1.43% of the median home value.
Is Cleburne 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 Cleburne?
The median home value in Cleburne is $221,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
34,344 people live in Cleburne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.