Cost of Living in Coleman, TX

Population 3,942 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

37
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Coleman 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. At 8.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Coleman is about 45 miles southeast of Abilene, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Abilene's $179,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 25
Rent 56

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

About the Cost of Living in Coleman

The median home value in Coleman is $75,000 — 75% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $732/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $50,294/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.8%, 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, Coleman has a cost of living index of 37 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 63% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$75,000
75% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$152,059
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$732/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
8.5x
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 71.3%
Renter-occupied 28.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$732
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,346/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
32.3 min
20% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.2%
Carpooled
19.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
4.0%

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
$50,294
33% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,350
Unemployment Rate
8.8%
84% above avg
Poverty Rate
16.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.7%
Graduate degree 1.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.1
Male median age 42.9
Female median age 47.1

🌤 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 Coleman, TX?

Coleman has a cost index of 37 (100 = national average). It is 63% below the national average.

What is average rent in Coleman, TX?

The median gross rent in Coleman is $732 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Coleman?

The median home value in Coleman is $75,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Coleman?

The median household income in Coleman is $50,294 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Coleman, TX?

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

Is Coleman, TX affordable?

Yes, Coleman is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 37 — about 63% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Coleman?

Coleman 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.

Coleman at a Glance

Population
3,942
Median Income
$50,294
Home Value
$75,000
Median Rent
$732/mo
Unemployment
8.8%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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