salaryRent is lower than in 77% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,600 a year. That is $23 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 124 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kingsville?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kingsville
| Size | Kingsville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $771 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,101 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,066 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,196 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,534 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kingsville 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 Kingsville, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kingsville
Life in Kingsville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kingsville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $153 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $149,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kingsville, TX?
Renting in Kingsville costs a median of about $1,190 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Kingsville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,600 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kingsville cheap or expensive?
Kingsville is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $62,713. It ranks 124th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kingsville?
The median homeowner in Kingsville pays $1,967 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.
Is Kingsville 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 Kingsville?
The median home value in Kingsville is $149,400, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
24,994 people live in Kingsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.