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Is Kingsland, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,13235% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,764about $5,147/month · 29% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$230,70031% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.7 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.6 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,280 a year. That is $22 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 107 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Kingsland
$1,132
Jasper
$1,131
Lacy-Lakeview
$920
Aubrey
$1,980
Dripping Springs
$2,724
Decatur
$1,660
Briar
$1,298

How much do households earn in Kingsland?

Under $25k
25.3%
$25k–50k
25.6%
$50k–100k
31.7%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
8.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 16.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Kingsland

SizeKingslandU.S. average
1 bedroom$540$1,324
2 bedrooms$936$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,472$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Kingsland

🏛️ Property tax$1,442a year · 0.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$157a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Kingsland

Commute to work32.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree20.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line16.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingsland?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $469 a month less.

Renting
$1,132
Owning
$1,601

Owning assumes a typical $230,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,070 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Kingsland, TX?

Renting in Kingsland costs a median of about $1,132 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,280 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Kingsland cheap or expensive?

Kingsland is rated OK: rent takes 22.0% of the typical household income of $61,764. It ranks 107th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Kingsland?

The median homeowner in Kingsland pays $1,442 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.

Is Kingsland 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 Kingsland?

The median home value in Kingsland is $230,700, about 3.7 times the typical yearly household income.

7,330 people live in Kingsland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.