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Is Helotes, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,63150% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$143,090about $11,924/month · 64% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$399,00020% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (97%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,240 a year. That is $51 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 400 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Helotes
$2,631
Bridge City
$1,841
Sanger
$1,583
Lago Vista
$1,511
Eidson Road
$862
Woodway
$1,739
Vidor
$754

How much do households earn in Helotes?

Under $25k
2.0%
$25k–50k
11.1%
$50k–100k
31.9%
$100k–150k
28.5%
$150k+
26.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 54.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

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

Taxes and bills in Helotes

🏛️ Property tax$7,356a year · 1.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$217a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Helotes

Commute to work25.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree52.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home97%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line3.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Helotes?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $138 a month less.

Renting
$2,631
Owning
$2,769

Owning assumes a typical $399,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,900 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Helotes, TX?

Renting in Helotes costs a median of about $2,631 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,240 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Helotes cheap or expensive?

Helotes is rated OK: rent takes 22.1% of the typical household income of $143,090. It ranks 400th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Helotes?

The median homeowner in Helotes pays $7,356 a year in property taxes, about 1.84% of the median home value.

Is Helotes 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 Helotes?

The median home value in Helotes is $399,000, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

9,630 people live in Helotes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.