salaryRent is lower than in 74% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.5 years of household income. Most households rent (65%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,080 a year. That is $24 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 136 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sansom Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sansom Park
| Size | Sansom Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,165 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,176 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,819 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sansom Park 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 Sansom Park, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Sansom Park
Life in Sansom Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sansom Park?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $129 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $158,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,820 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sansom Park, TX?
Renting in Sansom Park costs a median of about $1,227 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Sansom Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,080 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sansom Park cheap or expensive?
Sansom Park is rated Expensive: rent takes 32.3% of the typical household income of $45,574. It ranks 136th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sansom Park?
The median homeowner in Sansom Park pays $1,314 a year in property taxes, about 0.83% of the median home value.
Is Sansom Park 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 Sansom Park?
The median home value in Sansom Park is $158,200, about 3.5 times the typical yearly household income.
5,392 people live in Sansom Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.