Cost of Living in Hondo, TX
Population 8,508 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Hondo 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. At 8.1%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 40 miles west of San Antonio, Hondo falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with San Antonio's $220,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Hondo
The median home value in Hondo is $215,800 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,163/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,773/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.1%, 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 82.0°F and lows of 57.1°F. Overall, Hondo has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.
Hondo 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:
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 65 | 70 | 76 | 83 | 88 | 94 | 97 | 97 | 91 | 84 | 73 | 66 |
| Low °F | 39 | 43 | 50 | 57 | 66 | 71 | 73 | 72 | 68 | 59 | 48 | 40 |
| Precip" | 1.21 | 1.27 | 1.88 | 2.10 | 3.43 | 2.94 | 2.06 | 1.93 | 2.76 | 2.59 | 1.56 | 1.18 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Hondo, TX?
Hondo has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.
What is average rent in Hondo, TX?
The median gross rent in Hondo is $1,163 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Hondo?
The median home value in Hondo is $215,800 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Hondo?
The median household income in Hondo is $58,773 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Hondo, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Hondo is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Hondo, TX affordable?
Yes, Hondo is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Hondo?
Hondo has average high temperatures of 82.0°F and average lows of 57.1°F. Annual precipitation is 24.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Hondo at a Glance
- Population
- 8,508
- Median Income
- $58,773
- Home Value
- $215,800
- Median Rent
- $1,163/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.1%
- Avg High Temp
- 82.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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