salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most households rent (59%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,120 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 121 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Huntsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Huntsville
| Size | Huntsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $808 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,010 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,067 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,454 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Huntsville 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 Huntsville, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Huntsville
Life in Huntsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Huntsville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $464 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $236,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,660 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Huntsville, TX?
Renting in Huntsville costs a median of about $1,178 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Huntsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,120 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Huntsville cheap or expensive?
Huntsville is rated OK: rent takes 27.6% of the typical household income of $51,260. It ranks 121st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Huntsville?
The median homeowner in Huntsville pays $3,064 a year in property taxes, about 1.30% of the median home value.
Is Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
The median home value in Huntsville is $236,600, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
47,864 people live in Huntsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.