salaryRent is lower than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $64,560 a year. That is $31 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 254 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hitchcock?
Share of households by yearly income. 20.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hitchcock
| Size | Hitchcock | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,613 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,246 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,488 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,700 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hitchcock
Life in Hitchcock
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hitchcock?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $307 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $188,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hitchcock, TX?
Renting in Hitchcock costs a median of about $1,614 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hitchcock?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $64,560 a year, or $31 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hitchcock cheap or expensive?
Hitchcock is rated OK: rent takes 24.2% of the typical household income of $79,978. It ranks 254th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hitchcock?
The median homeowner in Hitchcock pays $2,404 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Hitchcock 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 Hitchcock?
The median home value in Hitchcock is $188,300, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
7,563 people live in Hitchcock. Numbers are typical (middle) values.