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Is Jasper, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 28 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13136% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$48,617about $4,051/month · 44% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$130,10061% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% 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 $45,240 a year. That is $22 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 106 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jasper
$1,131
Lacy-Lakeview
$920
Kingsland
$1,132
Briar
$1,298
Aubrey
$1,980
Gonzales
$790
Dripping Springs
$2,724

How much do households earn in Jasper?

Under $25k
32.4%
$25k–50k
25.2%
$50k–100k
33.0%
$100k–150k
2.2%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 6.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jasper

SizeJasperU.S. average
1 bedroom$730$1,324
2 bedrooms$803$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,153$1,698

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

How expensive is Jasper 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 Jasper, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jasper

🏛️ Property tax$1,279a year · 0.98% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jasper

Commute to work21.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home57.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line26.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jasper?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $228 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,131
Owning
$903

Owning assumes a typical $130,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jasper, TX?

Renting in Jasper costs a median of about $1,131 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,240 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jasper cheap or expensive?

Jasper is rated OK: rent takes 27.9% of the typical household income of $48,617. It ranks 106th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jasper?

The median homeowner in Jasper pays $1,279 a year in property taxes, about 0.98% of the median home value.

Is Jasper 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 Jasper?

The median home value in Jasper is $130,100, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

7,299 people live in Jasper. Numbers are typical (middle) values.