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Is Jersey Village, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57410% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,010about $7,168/month · 1% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$346,9004% higher than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 54% 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 $62,960 a year. That is $30 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 242 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jersey Village
$1,574

How much do households earn in Jersey Village?

Under $25k
8.6%
$25k–50k
19.0%
$50k–100k
35.7%
$100k–150k
16.2%
$150k+
15.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 31.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jersey Village

SizeJersey VillageU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,423$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,826$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,354$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,480$2,098

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

How expensive is Jersey Village 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 Jersey Village, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jersey Village

🏛️ Property tax$4,907a year · 1.41% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$194a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jersey Village

Commute to work27.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree51.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home45.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line6.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jersey Village?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $833 a month less.

Renting
$1,574
Owning
$2,407

Owning assumes a typical $346,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,690 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jersey Village, TX?

Renting in Jersey Village costs a median of about $1,574 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Jersey Village?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,960 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jersey Village cheap or expensive?

Jersey Village is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $86,010. It ranks 242nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jersey Village?

The median homeowner in Jersey Village pays $4,907 a year in property taxes, about 1.41% of the median home value.

Is Jersey Village 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 Jersey Village?

The median home value in Jersey Village is $346,900, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.

7,817 people live in Jersey Village. Numbers are typical (middle) values.