salaryRent is lower than in 82% 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 $44,240 a year. That is $21 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 96 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Port Lavaca?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Port Lavaca
| Size | Port Lavaca | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $766 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $874 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,376 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Port Lavaca
Life in Port Lavaca
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Port Lavaca?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $216 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $128,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Port Lavaca, TX?
Renting in Port Lavaca costs a median of about $1,106 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Port Lavaca?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,240 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Port Lavaca cheap or expensive?
Port Lavaca is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.5% of the typical household income of $75,628. It ranks 96th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Port Lavaca?
The median homeowner in Port Lavaca pays $1,908 a year in property taxes, about 1.49% of the median home value.
Is Port Lavaca 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 Lavaca?
The median home value in Port Lavaca is $128,200, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.
11,358 people live in Port Lavaca. Numbers are typical (middle) values.