Cost of Living in Lamesa, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

ExpensiveRent takes 40 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7812% higher than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$52,854about $4,405/month · 39% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$95,00071% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 56% 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 $71,240 a year. That is $34 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 292 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Lamesa

$1,781

$1,587

$1,014

$1,496

$1,908

$1,041

$1,850

How much do households earn in Lamesa?

Under $25k

30.5%

$25k–50k

17.3%

$50k–100k

31.4%

$100k–150k

9.2%

$150k+

5.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 14.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Lamesa

Size	Lamesa	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$698	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,152	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,269	$1,698

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

How expensive is Lamesa overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Lamesa, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Lamesa

🏛️ Property tax$1,551a year · 1.63% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$163a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Lamesa

Commute to work24.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree13.8%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home69.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line22.7%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment7.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lamesa?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $1,122 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,781

Owning

$659

Owning assumes a typical $95,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $9,500 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lamesa, TX?

Renting in Lamesa costs a median of about $1,781 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Lamesa?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,240 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Lamesa cheap or expensive?

Lamesa is rated Expensive: rent takes 40.4% of the typical household income of $52,854. It ranks 292nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Lamesa?

The median homeowner in Lamesa pays $1,551 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.

Is Lamesa 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 Lamesa?

The median home value in Lamesa is $95,000, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

8,393 people live in Lamesa. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Lamesa, TX expensive to live in?