Cost of Living in Cameron County, TX

What does it cost to live in Cameron County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$47,435

Median Rent

$855/mo

Median Home

$109,600

Affordability

531

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$554
Property Tax$154
Insurance$37

Total Monthly$745
% of Income18.8%

Renting

Median Rent$855
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$880
% of Income21.6%

Living in Cameron County, Texas

Cameron County has a median household income of $47,435 with housing costs that represent 18.8% of income for owners and 21.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.