Cost of Living in Hideaway, TX

Population 3,259 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The median resident in Hideaway is 60 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 0.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Hideaway sits roughly 15 miles northwest of Tyler — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 33% higher than Tyler's $216,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 94
Rent 116

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

About the Cost of Living in Hideaway

The median home value in Hideaway is $287,600 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,528/month, 16% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $90,640/year is 22% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.0%, 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 77.0°F and lows of 56.2°F. Overall, Hideaway has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$287,600
6% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$207,099
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
16% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.7x
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 93.7%
Renter-occupied 6.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,528
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,142/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
33.3 min
23% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
66.1%
Carpooled
5.8%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
24.6%

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
$90,640
22% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,489
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
100% below avg
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Labor Force Participation
42.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.8%
Graduate degree 15.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 59.5
Male median age 57.7
Female median age 60.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.0°F
Avg Low
56.2°F
Annual Precip
42.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586270778390949589796859
Low °F 374148556471747467574739
Precip" 3.393.683.723.484.074.382.102.613.074.313.264.03

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 38 — Good
81.3%
Good air days/yr
119
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
361
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hideaway, TX?

Hideaway has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Hideaway, TX?

The median gross rent in Hideaway is $1,528 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hideaway?

The median home value in Hideaway is $287,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Hideaway?

The median household income in Hideaway is $90,640 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hideaway, TX?

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

Is Hideaway, TX affordable?

Hideaway is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hideaway?

Hideaway has average high temperatures of 77.0°F and average lows of 56.2°F. Annual precipitation is 42.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hideaway at a Glance

Population
3,259
Median Income
$90,640
Home Value
$287,600
Median Rent
$1,528/mo
Unemployment
0.0%
Avg High Temp
77.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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