salaryRent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way. Most homes (84.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,440 a year. That is $44 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 375 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Venus?
Share of households by yearly income. 44.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Venus
| Size | Venus | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,520 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,937 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,320 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Venus 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 Venus, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Venus
Life in Venus
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Venus?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $409 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $270,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $27,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Venus, TX?
Renting in Venus costs a median of about $2,286 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Venus?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,440 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Venus cheap or expensive?
Venus is rated OK: rent takes 24.0% of the typical household income of $114,346. It ranks 375th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Venus?
The median homeowner in Venus pays $4,776 a year in property taxes, about 1.77% of the median home value.
Is Venus 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 Venus?
The median home value in Venus is $270,500, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.
6,745 people live in Venus. Numbers are typical (middle) values.