salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 98% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 30.8 minutes each way. Most homes (93.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $145,560 a year. That is $70 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 426 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lantana?
Share of households by yearly income. 80.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lantana
| Size | Lantana | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,630 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lantana 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 Lantana, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lantana
Life in Lantana
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lantana?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $437 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $587,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $58,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lantana, TX?
Renting in Lantana costs a median of about $3,639 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Lantana?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $145,560 a year, or $70 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lantana cheap or expensive?
Lantana is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $215,149. It ranks 426th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lantana?
The median homeowner in Lantana pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Lantana 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 Lantana?
The median home value in Lantana is $587,500, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
12,766 people live in Lantana. Numbers are typical (middle) values.