salaryRent is lower than in 84% 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 33.4 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,560 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 86 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Silsbee?
Share of households by yearly income. 14.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Silsbee
| Size | Silsbee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $729 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,060 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,136 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Silsbee 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 Silsbee, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Silsbee
Life in Silsbee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Silsbee?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $34 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $148,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,840 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Silsbee, TX?
Renting in Silsbee costs a median of about $1,064 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Silsbee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Silsbee cheap or expensive?
Silsbee is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.8% of the typical household income of $64,610. It ranks 86th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Silsbee?
The median homeowner in Silsbee pays $1,792 a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Silsbee 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 Silsbee?
The median home value in Silsbee is $148,400, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,842 people live in Silsbee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.