Cost of Living in Dublin, TX
Population 3,404 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Dublin 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. A poverty rate near 35% adds context to the income figures — well above the US average, and worth factoring into any comparison with cities on the coasts or in the Rockies.
Geographically, Dublin lies roughly 75 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Fort Worth. Median home values run roughly 54% lower than Fort Worth's $277,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Dublin
The median home value in Dublin is $128,900 — 58% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,160/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,035/year is 32% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.2%, 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 78.7°F and lows of 51.2°F. Overall, Dublin has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Dublin has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 63 | 70 | 79 | 86 | 93 | 97 | 98 | 90 | 81 | 69 | 61 |
| Low °F | 31 | 35 | 42 | 50 | 60 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 63 | 52 | 41 | 33 |
| Precip" | 1.84 | 2.16 | 2.82 | 2.91 | 4.97 | 3.33 | 1.99 | 2.96 | 3.32 | 3.32 | 2.33 | 2.18 |
| Snow" | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Dublin, TX?
Dublin has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Dublin, TX?
The median gross rent in Dublin is $1,160 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Dublin?
The median home value in Dublin is $128,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Dublin?
The median household income in Dublin is $51,035 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Dublin, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Dublin is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Dublin, TX affordable?
Yes, Dublin is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Dublin?
Dublin has average high temperatures of 78.7°F and average lows of 51.2°F. Annual precipitation is 34.1". Average annual snowfall is 0.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Dublin at a Glance
- Population
- 3,404
- Median Income
- $51,035
- Home Value
- $128,900
- Median Rent
- $1,160/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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