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 17 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $21,800 a year. That is $10 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 1 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crystal City?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crystal City
| Size | Crystal City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $971 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $372 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $571 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crystal City 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 Crystal City, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crystal City
Life in Crystal City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crystal City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $212 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $109,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crystal City, TX?
Renting in Crystal City costs a median of about $545 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Crystal City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $21,800 a year, or $10 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crystal City cheap or expensive?
Crystal City is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $39,180. It ranks 1st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crystal City?
The median homeowner in Crystal City pays $1,701 a year in property taxes, about 1.56% of the median home value.
Is Crystal City 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 Crystal City?
The median home value in Crystal City is $109,100, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
6,159 people live in Crystal City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.