salaryRent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,480 a year. That is $19 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 58 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Feria?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Feria
| Size | La Feria | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $640 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,046 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,453 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Feria 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 La Feria, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Feria
Life in La Feria
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Feria?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $245 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $106,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,690 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Feria, TX?
Renting in La Feria costs a median of about $987 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in La Feria?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,480 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Feria cheap or expensive?
La Feria is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $48,620. It ranks 58th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Feria?
The median homeowner in La Feria pays $1,215 a year in property taxes, about 1.14% of the median home value.
Is La Feria 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 La Feria?
The median home value in La Feria is $106,900, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
6,891 people live in La Feria. Numbers are typical (middle) values.