Cost of Living in Circle D-KC Estates, TX

Population 3,321 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

120
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Circle D-KC Estates a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $365,000. An unemployment rate of 0.7% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Circle D-KC Estates is about 30 miles east of Austin, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 120

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

About the Cost of Living in Circle D-KC Estates

The median home value in Circle D-KC Estates is $365,200 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $89,037/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.7%, 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 80.4°F and lows of 56.5°F. Overall, Circle D-KC Estates has a cost of living index of 120 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 20% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$365,200
20% above avg
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 80.2%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

🛒 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
41.3 min
53% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.1%
Carpooled
14.4%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$89,037
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$37,783
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
86% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 18.4%
Graduate degree 3.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.8
Male median age 41.1
Female median age 44

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
56.5°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636673808793969791837264
Low °F 384249566572737367574740
Precip" 2.821.892.902.395.003.372.162.473.034.252.682.61
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Circle D-KC Estates, TX?

Circle D-KC Estates has a cost index of 120 (100 = national average). It is 20% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Circle D-KC Estates?

The median home value in Circle D-KC Estates is $365,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Circle D-KC Estates?

The median household income in Circle D-KC Estates is $89,037 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Circle D-KC Estates, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Circle D-KC Estates is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Circle D-KC Estates, TX affordable?

Circle D-KC Estates is above average in cost of living, with an index of 120 — about 20% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Circle D-KC Estates?

Circle D-KC Estates has average high temperatures of 80.4°F and average lows of 56.5°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Circle D-KC Estates at a Glance

Population
3,321
Median Income
$89,037
Home Value
$365,200
Unemployment
0.7%
Avg High Temp
80.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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