Cost of Living in Doffing, TX

Population 5,126 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

42
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Doffing's median household income of $26,525 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (40% here). Rental affordability is stretched — $793/month works out to about 36% of median household income, above the 30% "cost-burdened" line.

Geographically, Doffing sits roughly 9 miles west of McAllen. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than McAllen's $174,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 31
Rent 60

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

About the Cost of Living in Doffing

The median home value in Doffing is $93,300 — 69% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $793/month, 40% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $26,525/year is 64% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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 87.3°F and lows of 67.4°F. Overall, Doffing has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$93,300
69% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$252,995
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$793/mo
40% 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 85.1%
Renter-occupied 14.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$793
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,407/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
22.8 min
16% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.4%
Carpooled
11.4%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
5.8%

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
$26,525
64% below avg
Per Capita Income
$12,870
Unemployment Rate
4.6%
4% below avg
Poverty Rate
39.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.3%
Graduate degree 1.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 27.2
Male median age 25.9
Female median age 28.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
87.3°F
Avg Low
67.4°F
Annual Precip
22.2"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 7377838893979910094898074
Low °F 535763687478797976696054
Precip" 0.770.721.381.432.033.052.031.814.612.101.171.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
57.7%
Good air days/yr
95
Max AQI recorded
338
PM2.5 days
19
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Doffing, TX?

Doffing has a cost index of 42 (100 = national average). It is 58% below the national average.

What is average rent in Doffing, TX?

The median gross rent in Doffing is $793 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Doffing?

The median home value in Doffing is $93,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Doffing?

The median household income in Doffing is $26,525 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Doffing, TX?

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

Is Doffing, TX affordable?

Yes, Doffing is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 42 — about 58% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Doffing?

Doffing has average high temperatures of 87.3°F and average lows of 67.4°F. Annual precipitation is 22.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Doffing at a Glance

Population
5,126
Median Income
$26,525
Home Value
$93,300
Median Rent
$793/mo
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg High Temp
87.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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