salaryRent is lower than in 85% 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 32.5 minutes each way. Most homes (87.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,640 a year. That is $20 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 78 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in San Leon?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in San Leon
| Size | San Leon | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $819 | $1,338 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,354 | $1,509 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is San Leon 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 Leon, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in San Leon
Life in San Leon
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in San Leon?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $229 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $183,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in San Leon, TX?
Renting in San Leon costs a median of about $1,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in San Leon?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,640 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is San Leon cheap or expensive?
San Leon is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $81,369. It ranks 78th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in San Leon?
The median homeowner in San Leon pays $1,875 a year in property taxes, about 1.02% of the median home value.
Is San Leon 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 Leon?
The median home value in San Leon is $183,100, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,458 people live in San Leon. Numbers are typical (middle) values.