Cost of Living in Angleton, TX

Population 19,597 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

69
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Angleton offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $187,000 — costs less than 2.2 times median household income of $83,981, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Angleton is about 25 miles south of Pearland, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Pearland's $331,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 61
Rent 82

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

About the Cost of Living in Angleton

The median home value in Angleton is $187,400 — 39% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,072/month, 18% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $83,981/year is 13% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 80.4°F and lows of 61.0°F. Overall, Angleton has a cost of living index of 69 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$187,400
39% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$243,964
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
18% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,707/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
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 66.3%
Renter-occupied 33.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,072
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,686/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.5%
Carpooled
8.5%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
6.2%

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
$83,981
13% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,722
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.1%
Graduate degree 6.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37
Male median age 35.8
Female median age 38.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
61.0°F
Annual Precip
45.8"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656974798691939389847467
Low °F 454954606873757571625347
Precip" 4.192.233.062.364.303.843.884.205.964.443.603.70

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good
82.5%
Good air days/yr
156
Max AQI recorded
22
PM2.5 days
336
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Angleton, TX?

Angleton has a cost index of 69 (100 = national average). It is 31% below the national average.

What is average rent in Angleton, TX?

The median gross rent in Angleton is $1,072 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Angleton?

The median home value in Angleton is $187,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Angleton?

The median household income in Angleton is $83,981 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Angleton, TX?

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

Is Angleton, TX affordable?

Yes, Angleton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 69 — about 31% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Angleton?

Angleton has average high temperatures of 80.4°F and average lows of 61.0°F. Annual precipitation is 45.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Angleton at a Glance

Population
19,597
Median Income
$83,981
Home Value
$187,400
Median Rent
$1,072/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
80.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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