Cost of Living in Crockett, TX
Population 6,318 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $41,528, median household incomes in Crockett land roughly 44% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 23% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Crockett is about 70 miles south of Tyler, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Tyler's $216,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Crockett
The median home value in Crockett is $119,500 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $852/month, 35% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $41,528/year is 44% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.7%, 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 77.3°F and lows of 53.9°F. Overall, Crockett has a cost of living index of 49 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 51% less expensive.
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 63 | 70 | 77 | 84 | 90 | 94 | 95 | 89 | 80 | 68 | 60 |
| Low °F | 35 | 39 | 45 | 53 | 62 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 65 | 54 | 44 | 37 |
| Precip" | 4.05 | 3.87 | 4.11 | 4.13 | 4.32 | 4.50 | 2.57 | 3.66 | 3.31 | 4.23 | 3.85 | 4.20 |
| Snow" | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Crockett, TX?
Crockett has a cost index of 49 (100 = national average). It is 51% below the national average.
What is average rent in Crockett, TX?
The median gross rent in Crockett is $852 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Crockett?
The median home value in Crockett is $119,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Crockett?
The median household income in Crockett is $41,528 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Crockett, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Crockett is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Crockett, TX affordable?
Yes, Crockett is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 49 — about 51% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Crockett?
Crockett has average high temperatures of 77.3°F and average lows of 53.9°F. Annual precipitation is 46.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Crockett at a Glance
- Population
- 6,318
- Median Income
- $41,528
- Home Value
- $119,500
- Median Rent
- $852/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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