salaryRent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (79.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,240 a year. That is $44 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 378 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hickory Creek?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hickory Creek
| Size | Hickory Creek | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,691 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,323 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,309 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,855 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hickory Creek
Life in Hickory Creek
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hickory Creek?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,213 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $507,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $50,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hickory Creek, TX?
Renting in Hickory Creek costs a median of about $2,306 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hickory Creek?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,240 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hickory Creek cheap or expensive?
Hickory Creek is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.2% of the typical household income of $160,537. It ranks 378th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hickory Creek?
The median homeowner in Hickory Creek pays $8,012 a year in property taxes, about 1.58% of the median home value.
Is Hickory Creek 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 Hickory Creek?
The median home value in Hickory Creek is $507,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
5,611 people live in Hickory Creek. Numbers are typical (middle) values.