salaryRent is higher than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 16.7 minutes. Most homes (78.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,520 a year. That is $37 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 328 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Wolfforth?
Share of households by yearly income. 46.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Wolfforth
| Size | Wolfforth | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,795 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,213 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Wolfforth
Life in Wolfforth
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Wolfforth?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $133 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $260,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Wolfforth, TX?
Renting in Wolfforth costs a median of about $1,938 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Wolfforth?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,520 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Wolfforth cheap or expensive?
Wolfforth is rated OK: rent takes 20.3% of the typical household income of $114,591. It ranks 328th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Wolfforth?
The median homeowner in Wolfforth pays $5,143 a year in property taxes, about 1.98% of the median home value.
Is Wolfforth 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 Wolfforth?
The median home value in Wolfforth is $260,200, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
6,701 people live in Wolfforth. Numbers are typical (middle) values.