salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,400 a year. That is $17 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 24 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in La Homa?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in La Homa
| Size | La Homa | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $786 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $887 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is La Homa 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 Homa, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in La Homa
Life in La Homa
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in La Homa?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $102 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $109,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,920 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in La Homa, TX?
Renting in La Homa costs a median of about $860 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in La Homa?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,400 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is La Homa cheap or expensive?
La Homa is rated OK: rent takes 25.9% of the typical household income of $39,791. It ranks 24th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in La Homa?
The median homeowner in La Homa pays $1,818 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is La Homa 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 Homa?
The median home value in La Homa is $109,200, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,285 people live in La Homa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.