Cost of Living in Wilmer, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 27 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,43518% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,307about $5,359/month · 26% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$157,20053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 62% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 33.4 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $57,400 a year. That is $28 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 211 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Wilmer

$1,435

$900

$733

$1,287

$1,407

$2,280

$905

How much do households earn in Wilmer?

Under $25k

9.6%

$25k–50k

36.0%

$50k–100k

30.5%

$100k–150k

11.6%

$150k+

8.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Wilmer

Size	Wilmer	U.S. average
2 bedrooms	$1,815	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,353	$1,698

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

How expensive is Wilmer overall?

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

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

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

Taxes and bills in Wilmer

🏛️ Property tax$1,838a year · 1.17% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$220a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Wilmer

Commute to work33.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree15.8%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home58.5%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line32.7%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment14.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wilmer?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $344 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,435

Owning

$1,091

Owning assumes a typical $157,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,720 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Wilmer, TX?

Renting in Wilmer costs a median of about $1,435 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $57,400 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Wilmer cheap or expensive?

Wilmer is rated OK: rent takes 26.8% of the typical household income of $64,307. It ranks 211th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Wilmer?

The median homeowner in Wilmer pays $1,838 a year in property taxes, about 1.17% of the median home value.

Is Wilmer 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 Wilmer?

The median home value in Wilmer is $157,200, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

6,391 people live in Wilmer. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Wilmer, TX expensive to live in?