Cost of Living in Tarrant County, TX

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

Median Income

$78,872

Median Rent

$1,352/mo

Median Home

$269,400

Affordability

353

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,362
Property Tax$409
Insurance$90

Total Monthly$1,861
% of Income28.3%

Renting

Median Rent$1,352
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,377
% of Income20.6%

Living in Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant County has a median household income of $78,872 with housing costs that represent 28.3% of income for owners and 20.6% 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.