salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.3 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 13.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $31,480 a year. That is $15 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 9 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Isabel?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Isabel
| Size | Port Isabel | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $525 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $872 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Isabel 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 Port Isabel, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Isabel
Life in Port Isabel
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Isabel?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $480 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $182,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,260 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Isabel, TX?
Renting in Port Isabel costs a median of about $787 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Isabel?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $31,480 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Isabel cheap or expensive?
Port Isabel is rated OK: rent takes 27.2% of the typical household income of $34,751. It ranks 9th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Isabel?
The median homeowner in Port Isabel pays $2,833 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Port Isabel 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 Port Isabel?
The median home value in Port Isabel is $182,600, about 5.3 times the typical yearly household income.
5,111 people live in Port Isabel. Numbers are typical (middle) values.