salaryRent is lower than in 81% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 18.7 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,400 a year. That is $21 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 98 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Uvalde?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Uvalde
| Size | Uvalde | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $590 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,331 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,111 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,705 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Uvalde 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 Uvalde, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Uvalde
Life in Uvalde
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Uvalde?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $161 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $136,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,680 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Uvalde, TX?
Renting in Uvalde costs a median of about $1,110 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Uvalde?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,400 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Uvalde cheap or expensive?
Uvalde is rated OK: rent takes 24.1% of the typical household income of $55,156. It ranks 98th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Uvalde?
The median homeowner in Uvalde pays $2,334 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.
Is Uvalde 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 Uvalde?
The median home value in Uvalde is $136,800, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
15,417 people live in Uvalde. Numbers are typical (middle) values.