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Is McGregor, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,57810% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$78,461about $6,538/month · 10% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$221,70033% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 53% 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 $63,120 a year. That is $30 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 243 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

McGregor
$1,578
Slaton
$1,133
Bowie
$1,136
Homestead Meadows North
$910
Livingston
$1,162
Windcrest
$1,444
Littlefield
$934

How much do households earn in McGregor?

Under $25k
15.8%
$25k–50k
16.8%
$50k–100k
27.9%
$100k–150k
24.2%
$150k+
10.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 34.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in McGregor

SizeMcGregorU.S. average
1 bedroom$493$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,088$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,412$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in McGregor

🏛️ Property tax$3,055a year · 1.38% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$173a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in McGregor

Commute to work20.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree23.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home68.6%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.8%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment7.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in McGregor?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $40 of each other each month.

Renting
$1,578
Owning
$1,538

Owning assumes a typical $221,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,170 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in McGregor, TX?

Renting in McGregor costs a median of about $1,578 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,120 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.

Is McGregor cheap or expensive?

McGregor is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $78,461. It ranks 243rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in McGregor?

The median homeowner in McGregor pays $3,055 a year in property taxes, about 1.38% of the median home value.

Is McGregor 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 McGregor?

The median home value in McGregor is $221,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,761 people live in McGregor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.