Cost of Living in Hurst, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,36722% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$77,878about $6,490/month · 11% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$315,2005% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,680 a year. That is $26 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 184 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Hurst

$1,367

$2,009

$1,879

$1,581

$1,918

$1,790

$1,145

How much do households earn in Hurst?

Under $25k

10.3%

$25k–50k

26.9%

$50k–100k

33.9%

$100k–150k

16.6%

$150k+

7.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Hurst

Size	Hurst	U.S. average
Studio	$1,182	$1,338
1 bedroom	$1,265	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,513	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$2,116	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$2,345	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Hurst overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hurst, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Hurst

🏛️ Property tax$3,987a year · 1.26% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$167a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Hurst

Commute to work24.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree34.6%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home58%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hurst?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $820 a month less.

Renting

$1,367

Owning

$2,187

Owning assumes a typical $315,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,520 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Hurst, TX?

Renting in Hurst costs a median of about $1,367 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Hurst?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,680 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Hurst cheap or expensive?

Hurst is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $77,878. It ranks 184th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Hurst?

The median homeowner in Hurst pays $3,987 a year in property taxes, about 1.26% of the median home value.

Is Hurst 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 Hurst?

The median home value in Hurst is $315,200, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

39,861 people live in Hurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Hurst, TX expensive to live in?