salaryRent is lower than in 60% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,680 a year. That is $28 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 219 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Universal City?
Share of households by yearly income. 28.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Universal City
| Size | Universal City | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $938 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,172 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,440 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,755 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,123 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Universal City 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 Universal City, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Universal City
Life in Universal City
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Universal City?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $404 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $269,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Universal City, TX?
Renting in Universal City costs a median of about $1,467 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Universal City?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,680 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Universal City cheap or expensive?
Universal City is rated OK: rent takes 21.8% of the typical household income of $80,684. It ranks 219th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Universal City?
The median homeowner in Universal City pays $5,147 a year in property taxes, about 1.91% of the median home value.
Is Universal City 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 Universal City?
The median home value in Universal City is $269,600, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.
20,189 people live in Universal City. Numbers are typical (middle) values.