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Is Willis, TX expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,01342% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,020about $6,168/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$124,30063% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 87% 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 $40,520 a year. That is $19 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 67 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Willis
$1,013
La Feria
$987
Mexia
$956
Silsbee
$1,064
Lackland AFB
$2,317
Belterra
$2,994
Venus
$2,286

How much do households earn in Willis?

Under $25k
13.0%
$25k–50k
25.5%
$50k–100k
47.0%
$100k–150k
8.3%
$150k+
2.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Willis

SizeWillisU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,153$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,699$1,698

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

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

Taxes and bills in Willis

🏛️ Property tax$1,997a year · 1.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$217a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Willis

Commute to work24.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home60.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment12.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Willis?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $151 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,013
Owning
$862

Owning assumes a typical $124,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,430 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Willis, TX?

Renting in Willis costs a median of about $1,013 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $40,520 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Willis cheap or expensive?

Willis is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.4% of the typical household income of $74,020. It ranks 67th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Willis?

The median homeowner in Willis pays $1,997 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.

Is Willis 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 Willis?

The median home value in Willis is $124,300, about 1.7 times the typical yearly household income.

6,878 people live in Willis. Numbers are typical (middle) values.