Cost of Living in Primera, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 19 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,36022% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$86,405about $7,200/month · 1% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$160,90052% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% 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 19.9 minutes. Most homes (75.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $54,400 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 183 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Primera

$1,360

$1,505

$1,388

$2,855

$1,227

$1,377

$985

How much do households earn in Primera?

Under $25k

10.4%

$25k–50k

22.4%

$50k–100k

40.7%

$100k–150k

18.8%

$150k+

9.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Primera

Size	Primera	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$984	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,417	$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Primera overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Primera, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Primera

🏛️ Property tax$2,131a year · 1.32% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$213a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Primera

Commute to work19.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree22.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home75.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line13.1%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment2.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Primera?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $244 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,360

Owning

$1,116

Owning assumes a typical $160,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,090 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Primera, TX?

Renting in Primera costs a median of about $1,360 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Primera?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $54,400 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Primera cheap or expensive?

Primera is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $86,405. It ranks 183rd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Primera?

The median homeowner in Primera pays $2,131 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.

Is Primera 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 Primera?

The median home value in Primera is $160,900, about 1.9 times the typical yearly household income.

5,344 people live in Primera. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Primera, TX expensive to live in?