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Is Webster, TX expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,7132% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$66,073about $5,506/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$281,40015% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 53% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most households rent (78%), so there are plenty of rental options.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $68,520 a year. That is $33 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 271 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Webster
$1,713
$903
$1,518
$1,586
$1,726

How much do households earn in Webster?

Under $25k
13.9%
$25k–50k
29.6%
$50k–100k
35.3%
$100k–150k
10.5%
$150k+
6.5%

Share of households by yearly income. 17.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Webster

SizeWebsterU.S. average
Studio$1,344$1,338
1 bedroom$1,336$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,658$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,647$1,698

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

How expensive is Webster 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 Webster, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Webster

🏛️ Property tax$5,239a year · 1.86% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$154a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Webster

Commute to work27.8 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.9%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home22.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.5%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Webster?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $240 a month less.

Renting
$1,713
Owning
$1,953

Owning assumes a typical $281,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,140 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Webster, TX?

Renting in Webster costs a median of about $1,713 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $68,520 a year, or $33 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Webster cheap or expensive?

Webster is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.1% of the typical household income of $66,073. It ranks 271st cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Webster?

The median homeowner in Webster pays $5,239 a year in property taxes, about 1.86% of the median home value.

Is Webster 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 Webster?

The median home value in Webster is $281,400, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

12,366 people live in Webster. Numbers are typical (middle) values.