Affordability
What it costs
Median income: $52,338. Median rent: $1,250. Median home price: $265,000.
- Median rent: $1,250/mo
- Median home price: $265,000
- Median household income: $52,338
- Rent-to-income: 29% of annual income
City guide · Texas
Houston, TX
Houston, TX city guide. Population is 2,304,580. Median household income is $52,338. Median rent is $1,250.
Key numbers
Population2,304,580
Median income$52,338
Median rent / mo$1,250
Median home price$265,000
State income taxNone
Sunny days / year204
Climate
Everyday feel
Average high: 77°F. Average low: 57°F. Annual rainfall: 50 inches. Sunny days: 204.
- Average high: 77°F
- Average low: 57°F
- Annual rainfall: 50 inches
- Sunny days/year: 204
Taxes
State & local
State tax rate: 0%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
- State income tax: None (0%)
- Local tax rate: 8.25%
- Texas is one of 9 states with no income tax.
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Frequently asked questions about Houston
What is the cost of living in Houston, TX?
Median income: $52,338. Median rent: $1,250. Median home price: $265,000.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
State tax rate: 0%. Local tax rate: 8.25%.
What is the weather like in Houston?
Average high: 77°F. Average low: 57°F. Annual rainfall: 50 inches. Sunny days: 204.
Is Houston a good place to live?
Houston, TX city guide. Population is 2,304,580. Median household income is $52,338. Median rent is $1,250.