Cost of Living in Four Corners, TX

Population 11,490 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

101
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 Four Corners a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $263,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.6% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Four Corners sits roughly 6 miles north of Sugar Land. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Sugar Land's $407,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 86
Rent 122

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

About the Cost of Living in Four Corners

The median home value in Four Corners is $262,700 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,609/month, 22% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $72,853/year is 2% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, 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 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Four Corners has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$262,700
14% below avg
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
22% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.6x
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 73.9%
Renter-occupied 26.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,609
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,223/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
41.4 min
53% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
77.8%
Carpooled
7.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
14.4%

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
$72,853
2% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,227
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
38% above avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.8%
Graduate degree 13.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.9
Male median age 40.8
Female median age 31.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.7°F
Avg Low
61.4°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646874808792959490837467
Low °F 455055606974767672625346
Precip" 3.632.833.494.265.244.224.165.274.424.653.783.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Four Corners, TX?

Four Corners has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Four Corners, TX?

The median gross rent in Four Corners is $1,609 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Four Corners?

The median home value in Four Corners is $262,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Four Corners?

The median household income in Four Corners is $72,853 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Four Corners, TX?

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

Is Four Corners, TX affordable?

Four Corners is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Four Corners?

Four Corners has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 61.4°F. Annual precipitation is 49.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Four Corners at a Glance

Population
11,490
Median Income
$72,853
Home Value
$262,700
Median Rent
$1,609/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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