salaryRent is higher than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (85.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $69,280 a year. That is $33 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 274 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Horizon City?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Horizon City
| Size | Horizon City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $976 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,405 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,526 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Horizon City 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 Horizon City, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Horizon City
Life in Horizon City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Horizon City?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $551 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $170,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Horizon City, TX?
Renting in Horizon City costs a median of about $1,732 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Horizon City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $69,280 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Horizon City cheap or expensive?
Horizon City is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $70,897. It ranks 274th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Horizon City?
The median homeowner in Horizon City pays $4,399 a year in property taxes, about 2.58% of the median home value.
Is Horizon City 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 Horizon City?
The median home value in Horizon City is $170,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
23,668 people live in Horizon City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.