salaryRent is lower than in 86% of 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 $41,120 a year. That is $20 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 74 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Weslaco?
Share of households by yearly income. 17.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Weslaco
| Size | Weslaco | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,655 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $860 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,017 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,093 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,568 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Weslaco 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 Weslaco, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Weslaco
Life in Weslaco
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Weslaco?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $57 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $140,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,000 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Weslaco, TX?
Renting in Weslaco costs a median of about $1,028 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Weslaco?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,120 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Weslaco cheap or expensive?
Weslaco is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.2% of the typical household income of $64,226. It ranks 74th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Weslaco?
The median homeowner in Weslaco pays $2,378 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Weslaco 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 Weslaco?
The median home value in Weslaco is $140,000, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
42,229 people live in Weslaco. Numbers are typical (middle) values.