Cost of Living in Cameron Park, TX

Population 6,180 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

38
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Cameron Park run well below national norms — a median of $37,140 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $76,000). Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Cameron Park is part of the immediate Brownsville metro area. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Brownsville's $122,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 25
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Cameron Park

The median home value in Cameron Park is $75,500 — 75% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $758/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,140/year is 50% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, 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 85.4°F and lows of 67.1°F. Overall, Cameron Park has a cost of living index of 38 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$75,500
75% below avg
Median Rent
$758/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.3x
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 61.3%
Renter-occupied 38.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$758
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,372/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
22.5 min
17% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.8%
Carpooled
16.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.8%
Work from home
10.1%

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
$37,140
50% below avg
Per Capita Income
$12,666
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
45% above avg
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.3%
Graduate degree 0.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.8
Male median age 30.1
Female median age 29.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.4°F
Avg Low
67.1°F
Annual Precip
26.8"
Annual Snowfall
0"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 737681869094959692878074
Low °F 535762687477787875696155
Precip" 1.081.031.451.472.222.861.982.165.733.831.761.21

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
44.1%
Good air days/yr
141
Max AQI recorded
262
PM2.5 days
103
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cameron Park, TX?

Cameron Park has a cost index of 38 (100 = national average). It is 62% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cameron Park, TX?

The median gross rent in Cameron Park is $758 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cameron Park?

The median home value in Cameron Park is $75,500 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Cameron Park?

The median household income in Cameron Park is $37,140 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cameron Park, TX?

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

Is Cameron Park, TX affordable?

Yes, Cameron Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 38 — about 62% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cameron Park?

Cameron Park has average high temperatures of 85.4°F and average lows of 67.1°F. Annual precipitation is 26.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cameron Park at a Glance

Population
6,180
Median Income
$37,140
Home Value
$75,500
Median Rent
$758/mo
Unemployment
7.0%
Avg High Temp
85.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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