salaryRent is lower than in 80% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (79.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,320 a year. That is $22 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 108 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Slaton?
Share of households by yearly income. 10.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Slaton
| Size | Slaton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,050 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,091 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Slaton 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 Slaton, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Slaton
Life in Slaton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Slaton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $546 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $84,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $8,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Slaton, TX?
Renting in Slaton costs a median of about $1,133 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Slaton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,320 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Slaton cheap or expensive?
Slaton is rated OK: rent takes 22.2% of the typical household income of $61,125. It ranks 108th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Slaton?
The median homeowner in Slaton pays $1,398 a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Slaton 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 Slaton?
The median home value in Slaton is $84,600, about 1.4 times the typical yearly household income.
5,761 people live in Slaton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.