salaryRent is lower than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.8 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $63,400 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 246 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nassau Bay?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nassau Bay
| Size | Nassau Bay | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,177 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,118 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,497 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,875 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nassau Bay 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 Nassau Bay, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nassau Bay
Life in Nassau Bay
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nassau Bay?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,014 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $374,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $37,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nassau Bay, TX?
Renting in Nassau Bay costs a median of about $1,585 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Nassau Bay?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $63,400 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nassau Bay cheap or expensive?
Nassau Bay is rated OK: rent takes 24.6% of the typical household income of $77,324. It ranks 246th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nassau Bay?
The median homeowner in Nassau Bay pays $4,850 a year in property taxes, about 1.29% of the median home value.
Is Nassau Bay 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 Nassau Bay?
The median home value in Nassau Bay is $374,600, about 4.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,230 people live in Nassau Bay. Numbers are typical (middle) values.