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Is Luling, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 23 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,12236% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$59,121about $4,927/month · 32% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$210,30037% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,880 a year. That is $22 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 102 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Luling
$1,122
Rockdale
$3,282
Marlin
$725
Brookshire
$1,282
Sinton
$987
Rusk
$677
Hickory Creek
$2,306

How much do households earn in Luling?

Under $25k
18.6%
$25k–50k
29.5%
$50k–100k
32.3%
$100k–150k
7.5%
$150k+
4.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 12.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Luling

SizeLulingU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,069$1,324
3 bedrooms$1,106$1,698

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

How expensive is Luling 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 Luling, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Luling

🏛️ Property tax$2,477a year · 1.18% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Luling

Commute to work27.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree11.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Luling?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $337 a month less.

Renting
$1,122
Owning
$1,459

Owning assumes a typical $210,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $21,030 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Luling, TX?

Renting in Luling costs a median of about $1,122 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,880 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Luling cheap or expensive?

Luling is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $59,121. It ranks 102nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Luling?

The median homeowner in Luling pays $2,477 a year in property taxes, about 1.18% of the median home value.

Is Luling 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 Luling?

The median home value in Luling is $210,300, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

5,531 people live in Luling. Numbers are typical (middle) values.