Cost of Living in Eidson Road, TX

Population 9,481 · 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

Household incomes in Eidson Road run well below national norms — a median of $39,388 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $94,000). Around 28% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.

Geographically, Eidson Road lies roughly 100 miles northwest of the nearest major metro, Laredo. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Laredo's $182,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 31
Rent 58

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

About the Cost of Living in Eidson Road

The median home value in Eidson Road is $94,400 — 69% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $766/month, 42% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $39,388/year is 47% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 11.8%, 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 85.2°F and lows of 62.6°F. Overall, Eidson Road has a cost of living index of 42 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 58% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$94,400
69% below avg
Median Rent
$766/mo
42% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.3x
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 78.3%
Renter-occupied 21.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$766
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,380/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
23.3 min
14% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.8%
Carpooled
5.7%
Work from home
4.6%

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
$39,388
47% below avg
Per Capita Income
$16,613
Unemployment Rate
11.8%
145% above avg
Poverty Rate
28.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.0%
Graduate degree 5.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 26.5
Male median age 26.4
Female median age 27.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.2°F
Avg Low
62.6°F
Annual Precip
19.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
40° 58° 75° 93° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 68738087939810010194867568
Low °F 444856637177797973645344
Precip" 0.610.631.181.503.062.321.482.692.632.080.910.70
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 34 — Good
72.4%
Good air days/yr
101
Max AQI recorded
330
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eidson Road, TX?

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

What is average rent in Eidson Road, TX?

The median gross rent in Eidson Road is $766 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eidson Road?

The median home value in Eidson Road is $94,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Eidson Road?

The median household income in Eidson Road is $39,388 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eidson Road, TX?

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

Is Eidson Road, TX affordable?

Yes, Eidson Road 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 Eidson Road?

Eidson Road has average high temperatures of 85.2°F and average lows of 62.6°F. Annual precipitation is 19.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eidson Road at a Glance

Population
9,481
Median Income
$39,388
Home Value
$94,400
Median Rent
$766/mo
Unemployment
11.8%
Avg High Temp
85.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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