Cost of Living in Eastland, TX
Population 3,631 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Eastland 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.
Eastland is about 55 miles east of Abilene, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Abilene's $179,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Eastland
The median home value in Eastland is $175,800 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $805/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $51,334/year is 31% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, 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, Eastland has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.
Eastland 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 Eastland, TX?
Eastland has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.
What is average rent in Eastland, TX?
The median gross rent in Eastland is $805 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Eastland?
The median home value in Eastland is $175,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Eastland?
The median household income in Eastland is $51,334 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Eastland, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Eastland is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Eastland, TX affordable?
Yes, Eastland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Eastland?
Eastland 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.
Eastland at a Glance
- Population
- 3,631
- Median Income
- $51,334
- Home Value
- $175,800
- Median Rent
- $805/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.7°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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