Cost of Living in Crowley, TX

Population 19,007 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

98
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Crowley 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.

Crowley sits roughly 14 miles south of Fort Worth — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 13% lower than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 126

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

About the Cost of Living in Crowley

The median home value in Crowley is $241,500 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,659/month, 26% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $92,599/year is 24% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.9%, 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 57.4°F. Overall, Crowley has a cost of living index of 98 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 2% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,500
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$314,066
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
26% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,105/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.1x
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 74.0%
Renter-occupied 26.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,659
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,273/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
33.5 min
24% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
13.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.3%
Carpooled
7.8%
Work from home
13.8%

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
$92,599
24% above avg
Per Capita Income
$36,231
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
3% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.6%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.4
Male median age 31
Female median age 36.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
57.4°F
Annual Precip
32.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370788592979790796860
Low °F 374149566573777670584840
Precip" 1.892.053.242.533.614.242.001.802.583.872.562.20

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Crowley, TX?

Crowley has a cost index of 98 (100 = national average). It is 2% below the national average.

What is average rent in Crowley, TX?

The median gross rent in Crowley is $1,659 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Crowley?

The median home value in Crowley is $241,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Crowley?

The median household income in Crowley is $92,599 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Crowley, TX?

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

Is Crowley, TX affordable?

Crowley is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 98 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Crowley?

Crowley has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 32.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Crowley at a Glance

Population
19,007
Median Income
$92,599
Home Value
$241,500
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
Unemployment
4.9%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
View all cities in Texas →
🗺️ County data for Texas

Explore county-level cost of living data

Similar Cost Cities

Cities in other states with comparable housing costs