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Is Fort Hood, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 26 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,49615% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,768about $5,647/month · 22% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 11.2 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,840 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 224 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Hood
$1,496
$1,733
$1,391
$1,214

How much do households earn in Fort Hood?

Under $25k
9.1%
$25k–50k
34.3%
$50k–100k
43.8%
$100k–150k
6.1%
$150k+
3.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Hood

SizeFort HoodU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,442$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,411$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,475$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,518$2,098

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

How expensive is Fort Hood overall?

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

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Fort Hood

⚡ Electric bill$180a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Hood

Commute to work11.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment17.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Hood, TX?

Renting in Fort Hood costs a median of about $1,496 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Hood?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,840 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Hood cheap or expensive?

Fort Hood is rated OK: rent takes 26.5% of the typical household income of $67,768. It ranks 224th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

Is Fort Hood 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.

26,814 people live in Fort Hood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.