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Is Kaufman, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,43518% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$67,871about $5,656/month · 22% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$221,80033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,400 a year. That is $28 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 209 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kaufman
$1,435
Navasota
$1,151
Joshua
$1,491
Hillsboro
$1,429
Richland Hills
$1,908
Perryton
$1,759
Prairie View
$1,014

How much do households earn in Kaufman?

Under $25k
9.6%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
31.3%
$100k–150k
17.9%
$150k+
4.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 22.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kaufman

SizeKaufmanU.S. average
1 bedroom$453$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,439$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,717$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,808$2,098

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kaufman

🏛️ Property tax$2,900a year · 1.31% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kaufman

Commute to work29.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree16.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home46.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10.6%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kaufman?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $104 a month less.

Renting
$1,435
Owning
$1,539

Owning assumes a typical $221,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,180 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kaufman, TX?

Renting in Kaufman costs a median of about $1,435 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,400 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kaufman cheap or expensive?

Kaufman is rated OK: rent takes 25.4% of the typical household income of $67,871. It ranks 209th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kaufman?

The median homeowner in Kaufman pays $2,900 a year in property taxes, about 1.31% of the median home value.

Is Kaufman 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 Kaufman?

The median home value in Kaufman is $221,800, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

8,538 people live in Kaufman. Numbers are typical (middle) values.