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Is Raymondville, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$92747% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$55,480about $4,623/month · 36% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$52,20084% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.2 minutes.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,080 a year. That is $18 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 41 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Raymondville
$927
$1,006
$1,834
$1,754

How much do households earn in Raymondville?

Under $25k
23.4%
$25k–50k
25.7%
$50k–100k
30.9%
$100k–150k
10.5%
$150k+
3.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 13.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Raymondville

SizeRaymondvilleU.S. average
2 bedrooms$865$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,115$1,698

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

How expensive is Raymondville overall?

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

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

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

Taxes and bills in Raymondville

🏛️ Property tax$1,152a year · 2.21% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$195a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Raymondville

Commute to work16.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home69.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line31%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Raymondville?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $565 a month less than renting.

Renting
$927
Owning
$362

Owning assumes a typical $52,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $5,220 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Raymondville, TX?

Renting in Raymondville costs a median of about $927 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,080 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Raymondville cheap or expensive?

Raymondville is rated OK: rent takes 20.1% of the typical household income of $55,480. It ranks 41st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Raymondville?

The median homeowner in Raymondville pays $1,152 a year in property taxes, about 2.21% of the median home value.

Is Raymondville 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 Raymondville?

The median home value in Raymondville is $52,200, about 0.9 times the typical yearly household income.

10,185 people live in Raymondville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.