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

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

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,10420% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$123,118about $10,260/month · 41% higher than U.S. average

🔑 House price$406,80022% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 73% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 39.6 minutes each way. Most homes (83.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $84,160 a year. That is $40 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 354 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Justin

$2,104

$972

$677

$985

$1,282

$1,377

$1,227

How much do households earn in Justin?

Under $25k

11.2%

$25k–50k

7.1%

$50k–100k

37.2%

$100k–150k

27.0%

$150k+

19.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 46.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Justin

Size	Justin	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$2,118	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$2,138	$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Justin

🏛️ Property tax$7,014a year · 1.72% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$236a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Justin

Commute to work39.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree40.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home83.7%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line0.2%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment5.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Justin?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $719 a month less.

Renting

$2,104

Owning

$2,823

Owning assumes a typical $406,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,680 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Justin, TX?

Renting in Justin costs a median of about $2,104 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $84,160 a year, or $40 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Justin cheap or expensive?

Justin is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $123,118. It ranks 354th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Justin?

The median homeowner in Justin pays $7,014 a year in property taxes, about 1.72% of the median home value.

Is Justin 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 Justin?

The median home value in Justin is $406,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

5,447 people live in Justin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Justin, TX expensive to live in?