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

CheapRent takes 18 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$3,500+100% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$238,163about $19,847/month · 174% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$766,900131% higher than U.S. average

Rent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way. Most homes (98%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.2% of adults have a college degree.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 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 423 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Heath

$3,500+

$2,112

$2,218

$922

$1,218

$1,155

$817

How much do households earn in Heath?

Under $25k

4.5%

$25k–50k

4.1%

$50k–100k

14.0%

$100k–150k

22.9%

$150k+

55.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 78.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Heath 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 Heath, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Heath

🏛️ Property tax$10,000+a year · 1.30% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$271a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Heath

Commute to work34.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree62.2%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home98%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Heath?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,820 a month less.

Renting

$3,500+

Owning

$5,321

Owning assumes a typical $766,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $76,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Heath, TX?

Renting in Heath costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Heath cheap or expensive?

Heath is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $238,163. It ranks 423rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Heath?

The median homeowner in Heath pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.

Is Heath 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 Heath?

The median home value in Heath is $766,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.

10,777 people live in Heath. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Heath, TX expensive to live in?