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Is Crockett, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$90049% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$41,920about $3,493/month · 52% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$121,10064% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,000 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 31 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Crockett
$900
Wilmer
$1,435
Highlands
$1,287
Bridgeport
$1,407
Olivarez
$905
Alvarado
$829
Penitas
$733

How much do households earn in Crockett?

Under $25k
30.4%
$25k–50k
26.3%
$50k–100k
16.6%
$100k–150k
9.2%
$150k+
8.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Crockett

SizeCrockettU.S. average
Studio$390$1,338
1 bedroom$398$1,324
2 bedrooms$934$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,052$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Crockett overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Crockett, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Crockett

🏛️ Property tax$1,570a year · 1.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$179a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Crockett

Commute to work24.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home47.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line22.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crockett?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $60 a month less than renting.

Renting
$900
Owning
$840

Owning assumes a typical $121,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,110 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Crockett, TX?

Renting in Crockett costs a median of about $900 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Crockett?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,000 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Crockett cheap or expensive?

Crockett is rated OK: rent takes 25.8% of the typical household income of $41,920. It ranks 31st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Crockett?

The median homeowner in Crockett pays $1,570 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.

Is Crockett 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 Crockett?

The median home value in Crockett is $121,100, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

6,364 people live in Crockett. Numbers are typical (middle) values.