salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $30,160 a year. That is $15 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 7 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Vidor?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Vidor
| Size | Vidor | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $848 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,534 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Vidor 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 Vidor, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Vidor
Life in Vidor
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Vidor?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $158 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $131,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,140 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Vidor, TX?
Renting in Vidor costs a median of about $754 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Vidor?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $30,160 a year, or $15 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Vidor cheap or expensive?
Vidor is rated Cheap: rent takes 13.5% of the typical household income of $67,074. It ranks 7th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Vidor?
The median homeowner in Vidor pays $1,918 a year in property taxes, about 1.46% of the median home value.
Is Vidor 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 Vidor?
The median home value in Vidor is $131,400, about 2.0 times the typical yearly household income.
9,708 people live in Vidor. Numbers are typical (middle) values.