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Is Ingleside, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,754same as U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,917about $6,243/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$189,20043% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 55% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $70,160 a year. That is $34 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 283 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Ingleside
$1,754
San Elizario
$965
Vernon
$849
Raymondville
$927
Robstown
$1,006
Roanoke
$1,834
Vidor
$754

How much do households earn in Ingleside?

Under $25k
9.9%
$25k–50k
28.7%
$50k–100k
34.7%
$100k–150k
16.9%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Ingleside

SizeInglesideU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,081$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,464$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,687$1,698

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

How expensive is Ingleside overall?

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

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Ingleside

🏛️ Property tax$2,914a year · 1.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$198a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Ingleside

Commute to work21.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree19%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Ingleside?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $441 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,754
Owning
$1,313

Owning assumes a typical $189,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,920 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Ingleside, TX?

Renting in Ingleside costs a median of about $1,754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $70,160 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Ingleside cheap or expensive?

Ingleside is rated OK: rent takes 28.1% of the typical household income of $74,917. It ranks 283rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Ingleside?

The median homeowner in Ingleside pays $2,914 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.

Is Ingleside 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 Ingleside?

The median home value in Ingleside is $189,200, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

9,997 people live in Ingleside. Numbers are typical (middle) values.