Cost of Living in Corinth, TX

Population 22,868 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

125
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 Corinth a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $351,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.9% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Corinth sits roughly 6 miles southeast of Denton. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Denton's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 115
Rent 139

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

About the Cost of Living in Corinth

The median home value in Corinth is $351,200 — 15% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,826/month, 39% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $118,949/year is 59% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.9%, 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 76.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Corinth has a cost of living index of 125 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 25% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$351,200
15% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$407,528
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
39% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,818/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.0x
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 75.1%
Renter-occupied 24.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,826
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,440/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
29.3 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
73.0%
Carpooled
9.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
14.4%

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
$118,949
59% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,849
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
60% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.2%
Graduate degree 15.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.7
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 40.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.0°F
Avg Low
52.9°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391969688786657
Low °F 323645516169737364534234
Precip" 1.942.483.113.434.523.671.772.392.654.172.712.76

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.8%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
116
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Corinth, TX?

Corinth has a cost index of 125 (100 = national average). It is 25% above the national average.

What is average rent in Corinth, TX?

The median gross rent in Corinth is $1,826 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Corinth?

The median home value in Corinth is $351,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Corinth?

The median household income in Corinth is $118,949 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Corinth, TX?

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

Is Corinth, TX affordable?

Corinth is above average in cost of living, with an index of 125 — about 25% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Corinth?

Corinth has average high temperatures of 76.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Corinth at a Glance

Population
22,868
Median Income
$118,949
Home Value
$351,200
Median Rent
$1,826/mo
Unemployment
1.9%
Avg High Temp
76.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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