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Is Galena Park, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 29 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,35523% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,241about $4,603/month · 37% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$117,70065% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% 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 $54,200 a year. That is $26 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 181 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Galena Park
$1,355
Sonterra
$1,967
Bellmead
$1,433
Scenic Oaks
$2,770
Sweetwater
$1,379
Heartland
$2,455
Freeport
$930

How much do households earn in Galena Park?

Under $25k
19.8%
$25k–50k
31.7%
$50k–100k
36.7%
$100k–150k
5.5%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 9.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Galena Park

SizeGalena ParkU.S. average
1 bedroom$784$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,237$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,462$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,557$2,098

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

How expensive is Galena Park 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 Galena Park, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Galena Park

🏛️ Property tax$2,249a year · 1.91% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$196a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Galena Park

Commute to work28.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree8.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line20.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment15.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Galena Park?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $538 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,355
Owning
$817

Owning assumes a typical $117,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Galena Park, TX?

Renting in Galena Park costs a median of about $1,355 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Galena Park?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,200 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Galena Park cheap or expensive?

Galena Park is rated OK: rent takes 29.4% of the typical household income of $55,241. It ranks 181st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Galena Park?

The median homeowner in Galena Park pays $2,249 a year in property taxes, about 1.91% of the median home value.

Is Galena Park 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 Galena Park?

The median home value in Galena Park is $117,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

10,487 people live in Galena Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.