Cost of Living in Argyle, TX

Population 4,970 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

205
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Argyle run well above the national baseline, with a median of $624,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $172,604 place the city among the better-paid Texas metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.7% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 8 miles south of Denton, Argyle falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 92% higher than Denton's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 205

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

About the Cost of Living in Argyle

The median home value in Argyle is $624,200 — 105% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $172,604/year is 131% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, 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 76.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Argyle has a cost of living index of 205 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 105% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$624,200
105% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$591,900
Zillow ZHVI
Zillow Rent
$2,947/mo
Zillow ZORI
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 91.2%
Renter-occupied 8.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,947
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,561/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
32.6 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.6%
Carpooled
2.9%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
22.0%

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
$172,604
131% above avg
Per Capita Income
$66,011
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
86% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 43.5%
Graduate degree 20.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.8
Male median age 44.8
Female median age 47.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.0°F
Avg Low
52.9°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391969688786657
Low °F 323645516169737364534234
Precip" 1.942.483.113.434.523.671.772.392.654.172.712.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.8%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
116
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Argyle, TX?

Argyle has a cost index of 205 (100 = national average). It is 105% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Argyle?

The median home value in Argyle is $624,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Argyle?

The median household income in Argyle is $172,604 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Argyle, TX?

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

Is Argyle, TX affordable?

Argyle is above average in cost of living, with an index of 205 — about 105% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Argyle?

Argyle has average high temperatures of 76.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Argyle at a Glance

Population
4,970
Median Income
$172,604
Home Value
$624,200
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
76.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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