Cost of Living in Atascocita, TX

Population 93,926 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Atascocita is a long average commute — 39 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost.

Located 20 miles northeast of Houston, Atascocita falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Houston's $253,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 137

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

About the Cost of Living in Atascocita

The median home value in Atascocita is $283,700 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,794/month, 37% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $114,443/year is 53% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.1%, 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, Atascocita has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$283,700
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$309,165
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
37% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,857/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.2x
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 83.3%
Renter-occupied 16.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,794
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,408/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
38.5 min
43% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.7%
Carpooled
6.9%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
11.1%

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
$114,443
53% above avg
Per Capita Income
$43,324
Unemployment Rate
5.1%
5% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.4%
Graduate degree 12.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.5
Male median age 34.8
Female median age 36

🌤 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 Atascocita, TX?

Atascocita has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Atascocita, TX?

The median gross rent in Atascocita is $1,794 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Atascocita?

The median home value in Atascocita is $283,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Atascocita?

The median household income in Atascocita is $114,443 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Atascocita, TX?

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

Is Atascocita, TX affordable?

Atascocita is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Atascocita?

Atascocita 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.

Atascocita at a Glance

Population
93,926
Median Income
$114,443
Home Value
$283,700
Median Rent
$1,794/mo
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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