Cost of Living in Clyde, TX

Population 3,899 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Clyde stay well under national norms: a median home value of $151,000 against median household incomes of $63,616 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Texas. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 14 miles east of Abilene, Clyde falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 16% lower than Abilene's $179,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 49
Rent 77

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

About the Cost of Living in Clyde

The median home value in Clyde is $150,600 — 51% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,018/month, 23% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,616/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 53.7°F, with about 3.7" of annual snowfall. Overall, Clyde has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$150,600
51% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$348,110
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
23% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.3x
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 74.8%
Renter-occupied 25.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,018
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,632/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.7%
Carpooled
15.2%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
7.6%

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
$63,616
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,859
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 6.5%
Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.7
Male median age 36.2
Female median age 38.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
53.7°F
Annual Precip
25.2"
Annual Snowfall
3.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596371798693969689796859
Low °F 343745536270737265554335
Precip" 1.101.291.731.863.213.441.922.532.672.831.401.26
Snow" 0.71.00.10.30.00.00.00.00.00.00.70.9

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Clyde, TX?

Clyde has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Clyde, TX?

The median gross rent in Clyde is $1,018 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Clyde?

The median home value in Clyde is $150,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Clyde?

The median household income in Clyde is $63,616 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Clyde, TX?

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

Is Clyde, TX affordable?

Yes, Clyde is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Clyde?

Clyde has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 53.7°F. Annual precipitation is 25.2". Average annual snowfall is 3.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Clyde at a Glance

Population
3,899
Median Income
$63,616
Home Value
$150,600
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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