Cost of Living in Mexia, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 25 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$95645% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$45,536about $3,795/month · 48% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$109,90067% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 $38,240 a year. That is $18 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 50 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Mexia

$956

$1,064

$1,013

$987

$2,317

$2,286

$2,994

How much do households earn in Mexia?

Under $25k

27.8%

$25k–50k

23.7%

$50k–100k

30.6%

$100k–150k

6.7%

$150k+

4.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 11.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Mexia

Size	Mexia	U.S. average
Studio	$444	$1,338
1 bedroom	$719	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,020	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,156	$1,698

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

How expensive is Mexia overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Mexia, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Mexia

🏛️ Property tax$1,750a year · 1.59% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$178a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Mexia

Commute to work20.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree11.5%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home58.3%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line32.3%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mexia?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $193 a month less than renting.

Renting

$956

Owning

$763

Owning assumes a typical $109,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,990 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Mexia, TX?

Renting in Mexia costs a median of about $956 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,240 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Mexia cheap or expensive?

Mexia is rated OK: rent takes 25.2% of the typical household income of $45,536. It ranks 50th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Mexia?

The median homeowner in Mexia pays $1,750 a year in property taxes, about 1.59% of the median home value.

Is Mexia 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 Mexia?

The median home value in Mexia is $109,900, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,859 people live in Mexia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Mexia, TX expensive to live in?