Cost of Living in DeCordova, TX

Population 3,086 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

99
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

DeCordova 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.

Located 30 miles southwest of Fort Worth, DeCordova falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 99

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

About the Cost of Living in DeCordova

The median home value in DeCordova is $300,800 — 1% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $113,676/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, DeCordova has a cost of living index of 99 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$300,800
1% below avg
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 95.2%
Renter-occupied 4.8%

🛒 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
35.8 min
33% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.1%
Carpooled
4.0%
Work from home
10.0%

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
$113,676
52% above avg
Per Capita Income
$53,378
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
3% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 39.3%
Graduate degree 15.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.5
Male median age 50.5
Female median age 56.3

🌤 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 39 — Good
80.1%
Good air days/yr
143
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in DeCordova, TX?

DeCordova has a cost index of 99 (100 = national average). It is 1% below the national average.

What is the average home price in DeCordova?

The median home value in DeCordova is $300,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in DeCordova?

The median household income in DeCordova is $113,676 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in DeCordova, TX?

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

Is DeCordova, TX affordable?

DeCordova is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 99 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in DeCordova?

DeCordova 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.

DeCordova at a Glance

Population
3,086
Median Income
$113,676
Home Value
$300,800
Unemployment
4.7%
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