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 households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $36,800 a year. That is $18 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 38 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lacy-Lakeview?
Share of households by yearly income. 13.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lacy-Lakeview
| Size | Lacy-Lakeview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $886 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,778 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lacy-Lakeview 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 Lacy-Lakeview, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lacy-Lakeview
Life in Lacy-Lakeview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lacy-Lakeview?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $194 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $160,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,060 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lacy-Lakeview, TX?
Renting in Lacy-Lakeview costs a median of about $920 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Lacy-Lakeview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $36,800 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lacy-Lakeview cheap or expensive?
Lacy-Lakeview is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.0% of the typical household income of $61,393. It ranks 38th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lacy-Lakeview?
The median homeowner in Lacy-Lakeview pays $2,187 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is Lacy-Lakeview 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 Lacy-Lakeview?
The median home value in Lacy-Lakeview is $160,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
7,274 people live in Lacy-Lakeview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.