salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,880 a year. That is $18 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 40 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clute?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clute
| Size | Clute | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $953 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $954 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,353 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,722 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,303 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clute 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 Clute, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clute
Life in Clute
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clute?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $963 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $271,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clute, TX?
Renting in Clute costs a median of about $922 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Clute?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,880 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clute cheap or expensive?
Clute is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.6% of the typical household income of $75,719. It ranks 40th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clute?
The median homeowner in Clute pays $5,024 a year in property taxes, about 1.85% of the median home value.
Is Clute 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 Clute?
The median home value in Clute is $271,700, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
10,715 people live in Clute. Numbers are typical (middle) values.