Cost of Living in Hurst, TX

Population 39,912 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The Hurst cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $288,000, rents near $1,319 a month.

Located 10 miles north of Arlington, Hurst falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Arlington's $276,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 94

Rent 100

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

About the Cost of Living in Hurst

The median home value in Hurst is $287,600 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,319/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $71,743/year is 4% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 56.7°F. Overall, Hurst has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$287,600

6% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$331,355

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

0% below avg

Zillow Rent

$1,357/mo

Zillow ZORI

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.2x

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 59.5%

Renter-occupied 40.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,319

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,933/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

26.8 min

1% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

78.9%

Carpooled

6.0%

Public transit

0.5%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

0.1%

Work from home

12.6%

⚡ 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

$71,743

4% below avg

Per Capita Income

$36,816

Unemployment Rate

3.0%

37% below avg

Poverty Rate

10.4%

Labor Force Participation

67.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.1%

Graduate degree 10.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.3

Male median age 37.6

Female median age 39.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

78.2°F

Avg Low

56.7°F

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	59	64	71	78	86	93	97	97	89	80	68	59
Low °F	37	40	49	56	63	72	76	76	68	58	47	39

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate

27.1%

Good air days/yr

172

Max AQI recorded

239

PM2.5 days

122

Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Hurst, TX?

Hurst has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Hurst, TX?

The median gross rent in Hurst is $1,319 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Hurst?

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

What is the median income in Hurst?

The median household income in Hurst is $71,743 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Hurst, TX?

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

Is Hurst, TX affordable?

Hurst is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Hurst?

Hurst has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 56.7°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Hurst at a Glance

Population: 39,912
Median Income: $71,743
Home Value: $287,600
Median Rent: $1,319/mo
Unemployment: 3.0%
Avg High Temp: 78.2°F
Sales Tax: 8.2%

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