salaryRent is lower than in 67% 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 19.2 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,080 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 171 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Angelo?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Angelo
| Size | San Angelo | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,122 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,249 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,548 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,984 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Angelo overall?
Everyday prices in the San Angelo metro area are 8% below the U.S. average (index 92.5, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in San Angelo
Life in San Angelo
What jobs pay in San Angelo
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $140,670 | 11.3% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,180 | 12.3% |
| Lawyer | $125,790 | 12.7% |
| Software Developer | $95,580 | 16.7% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $86,850 | 18.3% |
| Dental Hygienist | $83,470 | 19.1% |
| Registered Nurse | $80,080 | 19.9% |
| Operations Manager | $79,160 | 20.1% |
| Civil Engineer | $74,970 | 21.2% |
| Accountant | $71,950 | 22.1% |
| Police Officer | $61,610 | 25.8% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,340 | 26.8% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,590 | 30.9% |
| HVAC Technician | $49,330 | 32.3% |
| Market Research Analyst | $48,530 | 32.8% |
| Truck Driver | $48,230 | 33.0% |
| Electrician | $48,050 | 33.1% |
| Plumber | $48,050 | 33.1% |
| Firefighter | $47,840 | 33.3% |
| Carpenter | $41,600 | 38.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $36,550 | 43.6% |
| Customer Service Representative | $36,080 | 44.1% |
| Nursing Assistant | $35,390 | 45.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $34,790 | 45.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $29,800 | 53.4% |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,390 | 56.1% |
| Cashier | $27,390 | 58.1% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,230 | 75.0% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Angelo?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $25 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $187,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,760 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Angelo, TX?
Renting in San Angelo costs a median of about $1,327 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in San Angelo?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,080 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Angelo cheap or expensive?
San Angelo is rated OK: rent takes 22.4% of the typical household income of $71,034. It ranks 171st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Angelo?
The median homeowner in San Angelo pays $2,556 a year in property taxes, about 1.36% of the median home value.
Is San Angelo more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 8% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in San Angelo?
The median home value in San Angelo is $187,600, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
99,674 people live in San Angelo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.