Cost of Living in Aldine, TX

Population 15,434 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $40,916, median household incomes in Aldine land roughly 45% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Rent burden runs high: typical rents of $1,325/month consume roughly 39% of median household income, past the 30% threshold most affordability frameworks flag as strained.

Located 9 miles north of Houston, Aldine falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 59% lower than Houston's $253,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34
Rent 101

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Aldine

The median home value in Aldine is $104,600 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,325/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,916/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.4%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.5°F and lows of 60.5°F. Overall, Aldine has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$104,600
66% below avg
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
1% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 60.6%
Renter-occupied 39.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,325
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,939/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
34.8 min
29% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.4%
Carpooled
7.6%
Public transit
1.6%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
11.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$40,916
45% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,116
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
75% above avg
Poverty Rate
33.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 3.8%
Graduate degree 0.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31
Male median age 29.8
Female median age 32.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
60.5°F
Annual Precip
51.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646874808792959590837365
Low °F 444854606874767571615246
Precip" 3.762.973.473.955.016.003.774.844.715.463.874.03
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
12.1%
Good air days/yr
205
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Aldine, TX?

Aldine has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Aldine, TX?

The median gross rent in Aldine is $1,325 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Aldine?

The median home value in Aldine is $104,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Aldine?

The median household income in Aldine is $40,916 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Aldine, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Aldine is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Aldine, TX affordable?

Yes, Aldine is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Aldine?

Aldine has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 60.5°F. Annual precipitation is 51.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Aldine at a Glance

Population
15,434
Median Income
$40,916
Home Value
$104,600
Median Rent
$1,325/mo
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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