salaryRent is higher than in 56% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,840 a year. That is $34 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 288 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Eagle Pass?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Eagle Pass
| Size | Eagle Pass | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $622 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $717 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $997 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,047 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,118 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Eagle Pass overall?
Everyday prices in the Eagle Pass metro area are 16% below the U.S. average (index 83.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Eagle Pass
Life in Eagle Pass
What jobs pay in Eagle Pass
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $122,150 | 17.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $73,660 | 28.9% |
| Operations Manager | $73,540 | 28.9% |
| Accountant | $65,900 | 32.2% |
| Police Officer | $61,050 | 34.8% |
| Truck Driver | $58,600 | 36.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,250 | 37.1% |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,820 | 59.3% |
| Warehouse Worker | $30,690 | 69.2% |
| Medical Assistant | $29,490 | 72.1% |
| Cashier | $27,950 | 76.0% |
| Retail Salesperson | $27,720 | 76.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Eagle Pass?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $467 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $188,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,800 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Eagle Pass, TX?
Renting in Eagle Pass costs a median of about $1,771 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Eagle Pass?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,840 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Eagle Pass cheap or expensive?
Eagle Pass is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.4% of the typical household income of $61,698. It ranks 288th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Eagle Pass?
The median homeowner in Eagle Pass pays $3,111 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Eagle Pass more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 16% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Eagle Pass?
The median home value in Eagle Pass is $188,000, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
28,339 people live in Eagle Pass. Numbers are typical (middle) values.