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Is Hewitt, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6645% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$90,067about $7,506/month · 3% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$273,30018% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $66,560 a year. That is $32 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 261 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hewitt
$1,664
Sulphur Springs
$1,155
Humble
$1,514
Gatesville
$1,060
Pampa
$1,245
Mercedes
$1,289
Mount Pleasant
$1,074

How much do households earn in Hewitt?

Under $25k
8.9%
$25k–50k
18.9%
$50k–100k
44.2%
$100k–150k
17.5%
$150k+
10.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hewitt

SizeHewittU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,263$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,560$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,746$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,326$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Hewitt

🏛️ Property tax$4,149a year · 1.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$220a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hewitt

Commute to work20 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree36.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line4.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hewitt?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $232 a month less.

Renting
$1,664
Owning
$1,896

Owning assumes a typical $273,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hewitt, TX?

Renting in Hewitt costs a median of about $1,664 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $66,560 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hewitt cheap or expensive?

Hewitt is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $90,067. It ranks 261st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hewitt?

The median homeowner in Hewitt pays $4,149 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.

Is Hewitt 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 Hewitt?

The median home value in Hewitt is $273,300, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

16,432 people live in Hewitt. Numbers are typical (middle) values.