salaryRent is lower than in 67% 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 $53,240 a year. That is $26 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 172 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Plainview?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Plainview
| Size | Plainview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $468 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $779 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $851 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,187 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Plainview 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 Plainview, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Plainview
Life in Plainview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plainview?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $547 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $113,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,300 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Plainview, TX?
Renting in Plainview costs a median of about $1,331 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Plainview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,240 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Plainview cheap or expensive?
Plainview is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.1% of the typical household income of $48,282. It ranks 172nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Plainview?
The median homeowner in Plainview pays $1,609 a year in property taxes, about 1.42% of the median home value.
Is Plainview 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 Plainview?
The median home value in Plainview is $113,000, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
19,711 people live in Plainview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.