Cost of Living in Diboll, TX

Population 4,531 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

38
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Diboll is a smaller Texas community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $55,326 and housing costs ($82,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.3% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 80 miles northeast of The Woodlands, Diboll is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 83% lower than The Woodlands' $479,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 27
Rent 54

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

About the Cost of Living in Diboll

The median home value in Diboll is $82,400 — 73% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $704/month, 46% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,326/year is 26% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.3%, 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 77.8°F and lows of 55.1°F. Overall, Diboll has a cost of living index of 38 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 62% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$82,400
73% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$220,950
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$704/mo
46% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.8x
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 72.6%
Renter-occupied 27.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$704
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,318/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
19.0 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.4%
Carpooled
5.8%
Work from home
6.3%

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
$55,326
26% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,739
Unemployment Rate
2.3%
53% below avg
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 10.6%
Graduate degree 5.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.8
Male median age 40.9
Female median age 40.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.8°F
Avg Low
55.1°F
Annual Precip
50.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 606471788590939489806961
Low °F 384248546369727166554539
Precip" 4.663.884.213.694.644.223.343.753.944.734.534.68

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Diboll, TX?

Diboll has a cost index of 38 (100 = national average). It is 62% below the national average.

What is average rent in Diboll, TX?

The median gross rent in Diboll is $704 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Diboll?

The median home value in Diboll is $82,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Diboll?

The median household income in Diboll is $55,326 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Diboll, TX?

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

Is Diboll, TX affordable?

Yes, Diboll is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 38 — about 62% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Diboll?

Diboll has average high temperatures of 77.8°F and average lows of 55.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Diboll at a Glance

Population
4,531
Median Income
$55,326
Home Value
$82,400
Median Rent
$704/mo
Unemployment
2.3%
Avg High Temp
77.8°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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