Cost of Living in Edna, TX

Population 5,994 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

56
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Edna a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $118,000. A poverty rate near 20% 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, Edna lies roughly 75 miles southwest of the nearest major metro, Sugar Land. Median home values run roughly 71% lower than Sugar Land's $407,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 39
Rent 83

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

About the Cost of Living in Edna

The median home value in Edna is $117,500 — 61% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,090/month, 17% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,765/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 81.3°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Edna has a cost of living index of 56 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$117,500
61% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$545,155
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
17% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.0x
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 59.9%
Renter-occupied 40.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,090
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,704/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
24.9 min
8% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.8%
Carpooled
15.3%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
4.7%

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
$60,765
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,889
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
71% above avg
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.2%
Graduate degree 4.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.6
Male median age 37.9
Female median age 39.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.3°F
Avg Low
60.2°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656975818792959691847467
Low °F 444854606873757470615145
Precip" 2.671.962.993.015.234.213.463.114.533.972.932.34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Edna, TX?

Edna has a cost index of 56 (100 = national average). It is 44% below the national average.

What is average rent in Edna, TX?

The median gross rent in Edna is $1,090 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Edna?

The median home value in Edna is $117,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Edna?

The median household income in Edna is $60,765 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Edna, TX?

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

Is Edna, TX affordable?

Yes, Edna is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 56 — about 44% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Edna?

Edna has average high temperatures of 81.3°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Edna at a Glance

Population
5,994
Median Income
$60,765
Home Value
$117,500
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
81.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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