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Is Rusk, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$67761% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$57,633about $4,803/month · 34% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$157,40053% 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.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $27,080 a year. That is $13 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 4 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Rusk
$677
Brookshire
$1,282
Justin
$2,104
Atlanta
$972
Marlin
$725
Rockdale
$3,282
Luling
$1,122

How much do households earn in Rusk?

Under $25k
11.4%
$25k–50k
39.1%
$50k–100k
30.1%
$100k–150k
11.9%
$150k+
9.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 21.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Rusk 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 Rusk, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Rusk

🏛️ Property tax$1,725a year · 1.10% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$223a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Rusk

Commute to work26.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home63.9%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line8.5%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment11.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Rusk?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $415 a month less.

Renting
$677
Owning
$1,092

Owning assumes a typical $157,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,740 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Rusk, TX?

Renting in Rusk costs a median of about $677 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $27,080 a year, or $13 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Rusk cheap or expensive?

Rusk is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $57,633. It ranks 4th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Rusk?

The median homeowner in Rusk pays $1,725 a year in property taxes, about 1.10% of the median home value.

Is Rusk 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 Rusk?

The median home value in Rusk is $157,400, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.

5,477 people live in Rusk. Numbers are typical (middle) values.