Cost of Living in Ingleside, TX

Population 9,861 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

73
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Ingleside stay well under national norms: a median home value of $179,000 against median household incomes of $77,650 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Texas. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.0% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Ingleside sits roughly 8 miles north of Corpus Christi — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 9% lower than Corpus Christi's $197,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 59
Rent 94

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

About the Cost of Living in Ingleside

The median home value in Ingleside is $179,300 — 41% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,229/month, 6% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,650/year is 4% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.0%, 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 82.0°F and lows of 67.9°F. Overall, Ingleside has a cost of living index of 73 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 27% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$179,300
41% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$135,505
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
6% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,232/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.2x
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 64.9%
Renter-occupied 35.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,229
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,843/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
23.4 min
13% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.3%
Carpooled
8.8%
Walked
1.3%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
6.5%

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
$77,650
4% above avg
Per Capita Income
$33,528
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
79% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 12.6%
Graduate degree 6.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.5
Male median age 37.6
Female median age 37.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.0°F
Avg Low
67.9°F
Annual Precip
35.2"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 687176828791929491857770
Low °F 525662687579808077716154
Precip" 1.791.652.372.483.593.552.642.046.214.722.671.50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Ingleside, TX?

Ingleside has a cost index of 73 (100 = national average). It is 27% below the national average.

What is average rent in Ingleside, TX?

The median gross rent in Ingleside is $1,229 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Ingleside?

The median home value in Ingleside is $179,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Ingleside?

The median household income in Ingleside is $77,650 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Ingleside, TX?

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

Is Ingleside, TX affordable?

Yes, Ingleside is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 73 — about 27% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Ingleside?

Ingleside has average high temperatures of 82.0°F and average lows of 67.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Ingleside at a Glance

Population
9,861
Median Income
$77,650
Home Value
$179,300
Median Rent
$1,229/mo
Unemployment
1.0%
Avg High Temp
82.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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