salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (78%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,040 a year. That is $46 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 388 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Watauga?
Share of households by yearly income. 29.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Watauga
| Size | Watauga | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $2,072 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,132 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Watauga 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 Watauga, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Watauga
Life in Watauga
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Watauga?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $663 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $250,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,050 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Watauga, TX?
Renting in Watauga costs a median of about $2,401 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Watauga?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,040 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Watauga cheap or expensive?
Watauga is rated OK: rent takes 29.3% of the typical household income of $98,328. It ranks 388th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Watauga?
The median homeowner in Watauga pays $4,274 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.
Is Watauga 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 Watauga?
The median home value in Watauga is $250,500, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.
23,233 people live in Watauga. Numbers are typical (middle) values.