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 13.1 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,080 a year. That is $15 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 12 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dalhart?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dalhart
| Size | Dalhart | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $843 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,216 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,189 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dalhart 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 Dalhart, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dalhart
Life in Dalhart
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dalhart?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $319 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $161,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,160 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dalhart, TX?
Renting in Dalhart costs a median of about $802 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Dalhart?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,080 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dalhart cheap or expensive?
Dalhart is rated Cheap: rent takes 12.5% of the typical household income of $77,253. It ranks 12th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dalhart?
The median homeowner in Dalhart pays $2,082 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.
Is Dalhart 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 Dalhart?
The median home value in Dalhart is $161,600, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
7,902 people live in Dalhart. Numbers are typical (middle) values.