salaryRent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,720 a year. That is $21 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 91 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Juan?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Juan
| Size | San Juan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $681 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $945 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,209 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Juan 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 Juan, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Juan
Life in San Juan
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Juan?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $214 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $126,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Juan, TX?
Renting in San Juan costs a median of about $1,093 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in San Juan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,720 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Juan cheap or expensive?
San Juan is rated OK: rent takes 21.5% of the typical household income of $61,002. It ranks 91st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Juan?
The median homeowner in San Juan pays $2,464 a year in property taxes, about 1.94% of the median home value.
Is San Juan 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 Juan?
The median home value in San Juan is $126,700, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
36,149 people live in San Juan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.