Cost of Living in Crockett, TX

Population 6,318 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

49
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

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

Housing 39
Rent 65

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.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$119,500
61% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$175,380
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$852/mo
35% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.7x
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 47.1%
Renter-occupied 52.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$852
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,466/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
23.1 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.3%
Carpooled
7.3%
Walked
1.6%
Bicycle
2.6%
Work from home
2.2%

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
$41,528
44% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,203
Unemployment Rate
6.7%
40% above avg
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.0%
Graduate degree 2.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.5
Male median age 39.5
Female median age 37.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.3°F
Avg Low
53.9°F
Annual Precip
46.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370778490949589806860
Low °F 353945536269727165544437
Precip" 4.053.874.114.134.324.502.573.663.314.233.854.20
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

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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