salaryRent is lower than in 57% 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 $60,720 a year. That is $29 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 230 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in El Campo?
Share of households by yearly income. 23.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in El Campo
| Size | El Campo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,040 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,393 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is El Campo 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 El Campo, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in El Campo
Life in El Campo
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in El Campo?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $121 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $201,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in El Campo, TX?
Renting in El Campo costs a median of about $1,518 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in El Campo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,720 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is El Campo cheap or expensive?
El Campo is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $72,278. It ranks 230th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in El Campo?
The median homeowner in El Campo pays $3,639 a year in property taxes, about 1.81% of the median home value.
Is El Campo 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 El Campo?
The median home value in El Campo is $201,400, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
12,202 people live in El Campo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.