salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 88% 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 34.6 minutes each way. Most homes (75.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,600 a year. That is $34 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 295 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mont Belvieu?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mont Belvieu
| Size | Mont Belvieu | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,904 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,715 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,904 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mont Belvieu
Life in Mont Belvieu
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mont Belvieu?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,062 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $411,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,100 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mont Belvieu, TX?
Renting in Mont Belvieu costs a median of about $1,790 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Mont Belvieu?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,600 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mont Belvieu cheap or expensive?
Mont Belvieu is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.0% of the typical household income of $143,204. It ranks 295th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mont Belvieu?
The median homeowner in Mont Belvieu pays $4,913 a year in property taxes, about 1.20% of the median home value.
Is Mont Belvieu 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 Mont Belvieu?
The median home value in Mont Belvieu is $411,000, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
9,020 people live in Mont Belvieu. Numbers are typical (middle) values.