salaryRent is lower than in 63% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 3.1 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way. Most homes (75.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $56,600 a year. That is $27 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 200 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Van Alstyne?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Van Alstyne
| Size | Van Alstyne | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $778 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,161 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,123 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,644 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Van Alstyne
Life in Van Alstyne
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Van Alstyne?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $963 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $342,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $34,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Van Alstyne, TX?
Renting in Van Alstyne costs a median of about $1,415 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Van Alstyne?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $56,600 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Van Alstyne cheap or expensive?
Van Alstyne is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.4% of the typical household income of $110,513. It ranks 200th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Van Alstyne?
The median homeowner in Van Alstyne pays $5,594 a year in property taxes, about 1.63% of the median home value.
Is Van Alstyne 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 Van Alstyne?
The median home value in Van Alstyne is $342,700, about 3.1 times the typical yearly household income.
5,952 people live in Van Alstyne. Numbers are typical (middle) values.