Cost of Living in Converse, TX

Population 28,764 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Converse's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $88,060 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Geographically, Converse sits roughly 14 miles east of San Antonio. Median home values run roughly 9% higher than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Converse

The median home value in Converse is $240,100 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,601/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $88,060/year is 18% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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 58.1°F. Overall, Converse has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$240,100
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$243,634
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
22% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,661/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.5x
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 73.7%
Renter-occupied 26.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,601
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,215/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
29.9 min
11% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.1%
Carpooled
9.2%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
13.1%

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
$88,060
18% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,311
Unemployment Rate
3.4%
29% below avg
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 10.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33.9
Male median age 33.3
Female median age 35.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.4°F
Avg Low
58.1°F
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636873808792969690847264
Low °F 414551586671737368594942

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.9%
Good air days/yr
309
Max AQI recorded
223
PM2.5 days
141
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Converse, TX?

Converse has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Converse, TX?

The median gross rent in Converse is $1,601 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Converse?

The median home value in Converse is $240,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Converse?

The median household income in Converse is $88,060 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Converse, TX?

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

Is Converse, TX affordable?

Converse is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Converse?

Converse has average high temperatures of 80.4°F and average lows of 58.1°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Converse at a Glance

Population
28,764
Median Income
$88,060
Home Value
$240,100
Median Rent
$1,601/mo
Unemployment
3.4%
Avg High Temp
80.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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