salaryRent is lower than in 90% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 34.3 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $38,600 a year. That is $19 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 52 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Elizario?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Elizario
| Size | San Elizario | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $819 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $976 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $988 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Elizario 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 San Elizario, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Elizario
Life in San Elizario
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Elizario?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $199 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $110,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,040 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Elizario, TX?
Renting in San Elizario costs a median of about $965 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in San Elizario?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $38,600 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Elizario cheap or expensive?
San Elizario is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $53,900. It ranks 52nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Elizario?
The median homeowner in San Elizario pays $1,769 a year in property taxes, about 1.60% of the median home value.
Is San Elizario 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 San Elizario?
The median home value in San Elizario is $110,400, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,116 people live in San Elizario. Numbers are typical (middle) values.