salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. It is a highly educated city: 73.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $136,440 a year. That is $66 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 417 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Steiner Ranch?
Share of households by yearly income. 67.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Steiner Ranch
| Size | Steiner Ranch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,767 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,502 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,295 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,514 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Steiner Ranch 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 Steiner Ranch, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Steiner Ranch
Life in Steiner Ranch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Steiner Ranch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,324 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $826,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $82,650 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Steiner Ranch, TX?
Renting in Steiner Ranch costs a median of about $3,411 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Steiner Ranch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $136,440 a year, or $66 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Steiner Ranch cheap or expensive?
Steiner Ranch is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.9% of the typical household income of $205,479. It ranks 417th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Steiner Ranch?
The median homeowner in Steiner Ranch pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.21% of the median home value.
Is Steiner Ranch 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 Steiner Ranch?
The median home value in Steiner Ranch is $826,500, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
18,619 people live in Steiner Ranch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.