salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (83.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 62.1% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $110,800 a year. That is $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 407 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Scenic Oaks?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Scenic Oaks
| Size | Scenic Oaks | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,551 | $1,324 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,631 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Scenic Oaks
Life in Scenic Oaks
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Scenic Oaks?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,137 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $563,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $56,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Scenic Oaks, TX?
Renting in Scenic Oaks costs a median of about $2,770 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Scenic Oaks?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $110,800 a year, or $53 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Scenic Oaks cheap or expensive?
Scenic Oaks is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.6% of the typical household income of $188,697. It ranks 407th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Scenic Oaks?
The median homeowner in Scenic Oaks pays $8,723 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.
Is Scenic Oaks 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 Scenic Oaks?
The median home value in Scenic Oaks is $563,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,569 people live in Scenic Oaks. Numbers are typical (middle) values.