salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.7 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,200 a year. That is $47 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 391 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hornsby Bend?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hornsby Bend
| Size | Hornsby Bend | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,209 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,395 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hornsby Bend
Life in Hornsby Bend
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hornsby Bend?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $270 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $314,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hornsby Bend, TX?
Renting in Hornsby Bend costs a median of about $2,455 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Hornsby Bend?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,200 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hornsby Bend cheap or expensive?
Hornsby Bend is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.5% of the typical household income of $96,649. It ranks 391st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hornsby Bend?
The median homeowner in Hornsby Bend pays $3,801 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Hornsby Bend 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 Hornsby Bend?
The median home value in Hornsby Bend is $314,900, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
12,367 people live in Hornsby Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.