salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Most households rent (69%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,960 a year. That is $35 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 296 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wells Branch?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wells Branch
| Size | Wells Branch | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,405 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,444 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,978 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,104 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wells Branch
Life in Wells Branch
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wells Branch?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $984 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $401,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $40,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wells Branch, TX?
Renting in Wells Branch costs a median of about $1,799 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Wells Branch?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,960 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wells Branch cheap or expensive?
Wells Branch is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.0% of the typical household income of $71,888. It ranks 296th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wells Branch?
The median homeowner in Wells Branch pays $5,916 a year in property taxes, about 1.47% of the median home value.
Is Wells Branch 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 Wells Branch?
The median home value in Wells Branch is $401,100, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
13,523 people live in Wells Branch. Numbers are typical (middle) values.