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Is Lackland AFB, TX expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 35 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,31732% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,427about $6,619/month · 9% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 80% of U.S. cities. Commutes are short, about 10.8 minutes. Most households rent (100%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,680 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 380 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lackland AFB
$2,317
$2,286
$1,096
$1,064
$956
$1,938
$1,013

How much do households earn in Lackland AFB?

Under $25k
3.8%
$25k–50k
33.2%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
22.5%
$150k+
27.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lackland AFB

SizeLackland AFBU.S. average
2 bedrooms$2,104$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,282$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,571$2,098

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

How expensive is Lackland AFB 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 Lackland AFB, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lackland AFB

⚡ Electric bill$253a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lackland AFB

Commute to work10.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree41.1%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home0%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lackland AFB, TX?

Renting in Lackland AFB costs a median of about $2,317 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Lackland AFB?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,680 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lackland AFB cheap or expensive?

Lackland AFB is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.0% of the typical household income of $79,427. It ranks 380th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

Is Lackland AFB 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.

6,785 people live in Lackland AFB. Numbers are typical (middle) values.