salaryRent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,640 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 262 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Deer Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Deer Park
| Size | Deer Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,146 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,285 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,576 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,646 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Deer Park 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 Deer Park, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Deer Park
Life in Deer Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Deer Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $170 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $264,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Deer Park, TX?
Renting in Deer Park costs a median of about $1,666 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Deer Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,640 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Deer Park cheap or expensive?
Deer Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.5% of the typical household income of $108,262. It ranks 262nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Deer Park?
The median homeowner in Deer Park pays $3,954 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Deer Park 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 Deer Park?
The median home value in Deer Park is $264,600, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
33,967 people live in Deer Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.