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Is Kennedale, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,35134% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$128,119about $10,677/month · 47% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$380,10014% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $94,040 a year. That is $45 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 384 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kennedale
$2,351
Jacinto City
$1,307
Commerce
$990
Bacliff
$1,745
Woodway
$1,739
Helotes
$2,631
Bridge City
$1,841

How much do households earn in Kennedale?

Under $25k
8.5%
$25k–50k
8.9%
$50k–100k
35.1%
$100k–150k
23.1%
$150k+
18.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 41.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kennedale

SizeKennedaleU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,062$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,829$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,630$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kennedale

🏛️ Property tax$6,098a year · 1.60% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$209a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kennedale

Commute to work32.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree27.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kennedale?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $286 a month less.

Renting
$2,351
Owning
$2,637

Owning assumes a typical $380,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $38,010 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kennedale, TX?

Renting in Kennedale costs a median of about $2,351 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $94,040 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kennedale cheap or expensive?

Kennedale is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $128,119. It ranks 384th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kennedale?

The median homeowner in Kennedale pays $6,098 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.

Is Kennedale 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 Kennedale?

The median home value in Kennedale is $380,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.

9,439 people live in Kennedale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.