Cost of Living in Beeville, TX

Population 13,518 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

50
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Beeville 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. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Beeville is about 55 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 51% lower than Corpus Christi's $197,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 32
Rent 79

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

About the Cost of Living in Beeville

The median home value in Beeville is $96,400 — 68% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,034/month, 21% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,250/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.6%, 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 82.3°F and lows of 63.6°F. Overall, Beeville has a cost of living index of 50 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 50% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$96,400
68% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$159,280
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
21% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
7.8x
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 63.0%
Renter-occupied 37.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,034
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,648/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
20.8 min
23% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.9%
Carpooled
9.9%
Walked
2.2%
Work from home
6.1%

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
$51,250
31% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,424
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
57% above avg
Poverty Rate
21.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.1%
Graduate degree 2.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.8
Male median age 29
Female median age 31.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.3°F
Avg Low
63.6°F
Annual Precip
31.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 687277838792949591857670
Low °F 485258647175767673655650
Precip" 1.391.292.282.043.383.562.542.755.423.132.031.93
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Beeville, TX?

Beeville has a cost index of 50 (100 = national average). It is 50% below the national average.

What is average rent in Beeville, TX?

The median gross rent in Beeville is $1,034 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Beeville?

The median home value in Beeville is $96,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Beeville?

The median household income in Beeville is $51,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Beeville, TX?

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

Is Beeville, TX affordable?

Yes, Beeville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 50 — about 50% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Beeville?

Beeville has average high temperatures of 82.3°F and average lows of 63.6°F. Annual precipitation is 31.7". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Beeville at a Glance

Population
13,518
Median Income
$51,250
Home Value
$96,400
Median Rent
$1,034/mo
Unemployment
7.6%
Avg High Temp
82.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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