salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,160 a year. That is $26 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 180 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Leon Valley?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Leon Valley
| Size | Leon Valley | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,308 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,109 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,405 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,862 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,104 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Leon Valley
Life in Leon Valley
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Leon Valley?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $403 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $253,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Leon Valley, TX?
Renting in Leon Valley costs a median of about $1,354 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Leon Valley?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,160 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Leon Valley cheap or expensive?
Leon Valley is rated OK: rent takes 25.3% of the typical household income of $64,150. It ranks 180th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Leon Valley?
The median homeowner in Leon Valley pays $4,157 a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Leon Valley 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 Leon Valley?
The median home value in Leon Valley is $253,200, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
11,446 people live in Leon Valley. Numbers are typical (middle) values.