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.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $33,640 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 20 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Donna?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Donna
| Size | Donna | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $947 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $646 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $818 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,075 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,144 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Donna 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 Donna, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Donna
Life in Donna
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Donna?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $244 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $86,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Donna, TX?
Renting in Donna costs a median of about $841 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Donna?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $33,640 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Donna cheap or expensive?
Donna is rated OK: rent takes 23.1% of the typical household income of $43,612. It ranks 20th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Donna?
The median homeowner in Donna pays $1,401 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is Donna 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 Donna?
The median home value in Donna is $86,100, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
16,833 people live in Donna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.