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Is Doffing, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$82653% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$34,855about $2,905/month · 60% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$101,70069% 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. Most homes (82.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,040 a year. That is $16 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 17 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Doffing
$826
Gilmer
$1,037
Mineola
$980
Terrell Hills
$1,134
Hudson
$1,241
Port Isabel
$787
Giddings
$1,295

How much do households earn in Doffing?

Under $25k
39.1%
$25k–50k
20.4%
$50k–100k
23.0%
$100k–150k
7.2%
$150k+
6.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Doffing 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 Doffing, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Doffing

🏛️ Property tax$1,512a year · 1.49% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$202a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Doffing

Commute to work21 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home82.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line29.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Doffing?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $120 a month less than renting.

Renting
$826
Owning
$706

Owning assumes a typical $101,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Doffing, TX?

Renting in Doffing costs a median of about $826 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,040 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Doffing cheap or expensive?

Doffing is rated OK: rent takes 28.4% of the typical household income of $34,855. It ranks 17th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Doffing?

The median homeowner in Doffing pays $1,512 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.

Is Doffing 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 Doffing?

The median home value in Doffing is $101,700, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,004 people live in Doffing. Numbers are typical (middle) values.