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Is Weatherford, TX expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 22 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6456% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$87,915about $7,326/month · 1% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$312,1006% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 50% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $65,800 a year. That is $32 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 257 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Weatherford
$1,645
Texarkana
$1,466
Hutto
$2,020
San Juan
$1,093
Timberwood Park
$2,260
Cibolo
$2,398
Mission Bend
$2,163

How much do households earn in Weatherford?

Under $25k
12.9%
$25k–50k
20.6%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
15.8%
$150k+
11.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 27.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Weatherford

SizeWeatherfordU.S. average
Studio$1,392$1,338
1 bedroom$1,418$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,470$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,817$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,716$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Weatherford overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
97
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
88
Other services
97
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Weatherford, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Weatherford

🏛️ Property tax$4,798a year · 1.54% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$220a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Weatherford

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree30.5%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home61.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line10%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weatherford?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $521 a month less.

Renting
$1,645
Owning
$2,166

Owning assumes a typical $312,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $31,210 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Weatherford, TX?

Renting in Weatherford costs a median of about $1,645 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Weatherford?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $65,800 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Weatherford cheap or expensive?

Weatherford is rated OK: rent takes 22.5% of the typical household income of $87,915. It ranks 257th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Weatherford?

The median homeowner in Weatherford pays $4,798 a year in property taxes, about 1.54% of the median home value.

Is Weatherford 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 Weatherford?

The median home value in Weatherford is $312,100, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.

35,788 people live in Weatherford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.