salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.3 minutes each way. Most homes (78.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $109,520 a year. That is $53 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 406 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenn Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenn Heights
| Size | Glenn Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,660 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,851 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,544 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenn Heights
Life in Glenn Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenn Heights?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $590 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $309,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenn Heights, TX?
Renting in Glenn Heights costs a median of about $2,738 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenn Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $109,520 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenn Heights cheap or expensive?
Glenn Heights is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.3% of the typical household income of $88,133. It ranks 406th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenn Heights?
The median homeowner in Glenn Heights pays $4,680 a year in property taxes, about 1.51% of the median home value.
Is Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights?
The median home value in Glenn Heights is $309,600, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,096 people live in Glenn Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.