salaryRent is higher than in 80% 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 35.2 minutes each way. Most homes (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $92,960 a year. That is $45 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 382 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manvel?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manvel
| Size | Manvel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $719 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,386 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,587 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manvel 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 Manvel, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Manvel
Life in Manvel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manvel?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $26 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $338,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manvel, TX?
Renting in Manvel costs a median of about $2,324 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Manvel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $92,960 a year, or $45 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manvel cheap or expensive?
Manvel is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $128,134. It ranks 382nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manvel?
The median homeowner in Manvel pays $8,764 a year in property taxes, about 2.59% of the median home value.
Is Manvel 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 Manvel?
The median home value in Manvel is $338,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
14,758 people live in Manvel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.