Cost of Living in Edna, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,11037% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,279about $5,357/month · 26% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$117,80065% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of 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 $44,400 a year. That is $21 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 99 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Edna

$1,110

$938

$882

$800

$1,415

$1,222

$1,101

How much do households earn in Edna?

Under $25k

24.4%

$25k–50k

19.9%

$50k–100k

32.1%

$100k–150k

13.8%

$150k+

5.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Edna

Size	Edna	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$701	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$910	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,236	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Edna overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Edna, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Edna

🏛️ Property tax$1,654a year · 1.40% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Edna

Commute to work23.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree15.4%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home58.1%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line24.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Edna?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $293 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,110

Owning

$817

Owning assumes a typical $117,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,780 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Edna, TX?

Renting in Edna costs a median of about $1,110 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,400 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Edna cheap or expensive?

Edna is rated OK: rent takes 20.7% of the typical household income of $64,279. It ranks 99th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Edna?

The median homeowner in Edna pays $1,654 a year in property taxes, about 1.40% of the median home value.

Is Edna 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 Edna?

The median home value in Edna is $117,800, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

6,027 people live in Edna. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Edna, TX expensive to live in?