Cost of Living in Bellville, TX

Population 4,196 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

76
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bellville 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. An unemployment rate of 0.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Bellville is about 45 miles south of College Station, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 24% lower than College Station's $327,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 68

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

About the Cost of Living in Bellville

The median home value in Bellville is $249,100 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $891/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,941/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Bellville has a cost of living index of 76 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 24% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$249,100
18% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$431,988
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$891/mo
32% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.3x
Favors renting
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 61.8%
Renter-occupied 38.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$891
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,505/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.5%
Carpooled
7.0%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
5.5%

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
$53,941
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$27,463
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
81% below avg
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.0%
Graduate degree 6.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.4
Male median age 40.5
Female median age 40.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.7°F
Avg Low
61.4°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646874808792959490837467
Low °F 455055606974767672625346
Precip" 3.632.833.494.265.244.224.165.274.424.653.783.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bellville, TX?

Bellville has a cost index of 76 (100 = national average). It is 24% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bellville, TX?

The median gross rent in Bellville is $891 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bellville?

The median home value in Bellville is $249,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bellville?

The median household income in Bellville is $53,941 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bellville, TX?

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

Is Bellville, TX affordable?

Yes, Bellville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 76 — about 24% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bellville?

Bellville has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 61.4°F. Annual precipitation is 49.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bellville at a Glance

Population
4,196
Median Income
$53,941
Home Value
$249,100
Median Rent
$891/mo
Unemployment
0.9%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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