salaryRent is lower 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 short, about 18.6 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,640 a year. That is $19 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 63 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pearsall?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pearsall
| Size | Pearsall | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $356 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,107 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $979 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pearsall 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 Pearsall, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pearsall
Life in Pearsall
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pearsall?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $251 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $106,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $10,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pearsall, TX?
Renting in Pearsall costs a median of about $991 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Pearsall?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,640 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pearsall cheap or expensive?
Pearsall is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $53,060. It ranks 63rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pearsall?
The median homeowner in Pearsall pays $1,802 a year in property taxes, about 1.69% of the median home value.
Is Pearsall 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 Pearsall?
The median home value in Pearsall is $106,700, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,045 people live in Pearsall. Numbers are typical (middle) values.