salaryRent is higher than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.5 minutes each way. Most homes (76.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $86,520 a year. That is $42 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 362 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mission Bend?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mission Bend
| Size | Mission Bend | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,056 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,573 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,880 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,233 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mission Bend 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 Mission Bend, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mission Bend
Life in Mission Bend
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mission Bend?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $541 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $233,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,380 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mission Bend, TX?
Renting in Mission Bend costs a median of about $2,163 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Mission Bend?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $86,520 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mission Bend cheap or expensive?
Mission Bend is rated Expensive: rent takes 35.8% of the typical household income of $72,564. It ranks 362nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mission Bend?
The median homeowner in Mission Bend pays $3,632 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Mission Bend 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 Mission Bend?
The median home value in Mission Bend is $233,800, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
36,586 people live in Mission Bend. Numbers are typical (middle) values.