salaryRent is lower than in 58% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,640 a year. That is $29 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 222 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Joshua?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Joshua
| Size | Joshua | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $602 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,555 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,831 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Joshua 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 Joshua, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Joshua
Life in Joshua
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Joshua?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $855 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $338,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Joshua, TX?
Renting in Joshua costs a median of about $1,491 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Joshua?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,640 a year, or $29 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Joshua cheap or expensive?
Joshua is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $73,464. It ranks 222nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Joshua?
The median homeowner in Joshua pays $5,726 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Joshua 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 Joshua?
The median home value in Joshua is $338,100, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
8,550 people live in Joshua. Numbers are typical (middle) values.