Cost of Living in Cockrell Hill, TX

Population 3,736 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

67
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 Cockrell Hill a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $174,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 10.3% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Cockrell Hill sits roughly 8 miles southwest of Dallas. Median home values run roughly 41% lower than Dallas' $295,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 57
Rent 81

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

About the Cost of Living in Cockrell Hill

The median home value in Cockrell Hill is $174,400 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,058/month, 19% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $53,788/year is 28% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 10.3%, 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 77.1°F and lows of 56.8°F. Overall, Cockrell Hill has a cost of living index of 67 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 33% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$174,400
43% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$230,581
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
19% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.7x
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 66.0%
Renter-occupied 34.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,058
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,672/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.4%
Carpooled
13.3%
Public transit
1.1%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
1.7%

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
$53,788
28% below avg
Per Capita Income
$25,252
Unemployment Rate
10.3%
115% above avg
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.7%
Graduate degree 1.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.3
Male median age 29.8
Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.1°F
Avg Low
56.8°F
Annual Precip
37.7"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576269768491969689796759
Low °F 384148556472757568584739
Precip" 2.552.573.573.704.343.871.911.802.954.542.783.08

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 55 — Moderate
33.4%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
233
PM2.5 days
124
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Cockrell Hill, TX?

Cockrell Hill has a cost index of 67 (100 = national average). It is 33% below the national average.

What is average rent in Cockrell Hill, TX?

The median gross rent in Cockrell Hill is $1,058 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Cockrell Hill?

The median home value in Cockrell Hill is $174,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Cockrell Hill?

The median household income in Cockrell Hill is $53,788 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Cockrell Hill, TX?

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

Is Cockrell Hill, TX affordable?

Yes, Cockrell Hill is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 67 — about 33% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Cockrell Hill?

Cockrell Hill has average high temperatures of 77.1°F and average lows of 56.8°F. Annual precipitation is 37.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Cockrell Hill at a Glance

Population
3,736
Median Income
$53,788
Home Value
$174,400
Median Rent
$1,058/mo
Unemployment
10.3%
Avg High Temp
77.1°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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