salaryRent is higher than in 77% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Most homes (83.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 60.6% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $88,720 a year. That is $43 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 365 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Keller?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Keller
| Size | Keller | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,652 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,252 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,484 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Keller 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 Keller, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Keller
Life in Keller
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Keller?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,906 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $594,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,430 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Keller, TX?
Renting in Keller costs a median of about $2,218 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Keller?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $88,720 a year, or $43 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Keller cheap or expensive?
Keller is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $188,684. It ranks 365th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Keller?
The median homeowner in Keller pays $9,614 a year in property taxes, about 1.62% of the median home value.
Is Keller 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 Keller?
The median home value in Keller is $594,300, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
45,976 people live in Keller. Numbers are typical (middle) values.