salaryRent is higher than in 52% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.9 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,640 a year. That is $33 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 267 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Nederland?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Nederland
| Size | Nederland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $967 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,325 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,801 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Nederland 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 Nederland, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Nederland
Life in Nederland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Nederland?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $246 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $208,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,830 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Nederland, TX?
Renting in Nederland costs a median of about $1,691 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Nederland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,640 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Nederland cheap or expensive?
Nederland is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $83,659. It ranks 267th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Nederland?
The median homeowner in Nederland pays $3,216 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.
Is Nederland 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 Nederland?
The median home value in Nederland is $208,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
18,381 people live in Nederland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.