salaryRent is lower than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $60,560 a year. That is $29 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 228 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Humble?
Share of households by yearly income. 16.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Humble
| Size | Humble | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,166 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,248 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,463 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,780 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Humble 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 Humble, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Humble
Life in Humble
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Humble?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $12 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $216,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,640 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Humble, TX?
Renting in Humble costs a median of about $1,514 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Humble?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $60,560 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Humble cheap or expensive?
Humble is rated OK: rent takes 29.5% of the typical household income of $61,486. It ranks 228th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Humble?
The median homeowner in Humble pays $2,117 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.
Is Humble 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 Humble?
The median home value in Humble is $216,400, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
16,521 people live in Humble. Numbers are typical (middle) values.