Cost of Living in Azle, TX

Population 13,734 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

93
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Azle sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Located 14 miles northwest of Fort Worth, Azle falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Fort Worth's $277,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Azle

The median home value in Azle is $263,800 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,341/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $81,200/year is 9% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.7%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, Azle has a cost of living index of 93 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$263,800
14% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$328,641
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
2% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,685/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.4x
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 71.1%
Renter-occupied 28.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,341
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,955/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
32.1 min
19% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.0%
Carpooled
5.6%
Public transit
0.0%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
16.3%

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
$81,200
9% above avg
Per Capita Income
$39,583
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
24% below avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Labor Force Participation
64.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.1%
Graduate degree 5.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.9
Male median age 34.5
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
57.4°F
Annual Precip
32.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370788592979790796860
Low °F 374149566573777670584840
Precip" 1.892.053.242.533.614.242.001.802.583.872.562.20

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Azle, TX?

Azle has a cost index of 93 (100 = national average). It is 7% below the national average.

What is average rent in Azle, TX?

The median gross rent in Azle is $1,341 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Azle?

The median home value in Azle is $263,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Azle?

The median household income in Azle is $81,200 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Azle, TX?

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

Is Azle, TX affordable?

Azle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 93 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Azle?

Azle has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 32.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Azle at a Glance

Population
13,734
Median Income
$81,200
Home Value
$263,800
Median Rent
$1,341/mo
Unemployment
3.7%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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