salaryRent is lower than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,400 a year. That is $25 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 169 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dumas?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dumas
| Size | Dumas | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $739 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $924 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,233 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,682 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dumas 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 Dumas, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dumas
Life in Dumas
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dumas?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $225 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $156,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dumas, TX?
Renting in Dumas costs a median of about $1,310 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Dumas?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,400 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dumas cheap or expensive?
Dumas is rated OK: rent takes 22.9% of the typical household income of $68,795. It ranks 169th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dumas?
The median homeowner in Dumas pays $2,293 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Dumas 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 Dumas?
The median home value in Dumas is $156,300, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
14,452 people live in Dumas. Numbers are typical (middle) values.