Cost of Living in Iowa Park, TX

Population 6,574 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

53
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Iowa Park stay well under national norms: a median home value of $122,000 against median household incomes of $64,340 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Texas. An unemployment rate of 2.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Iowa Park sits roughly 10 miles west of Wichita Falls — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 15% lower than Wichita Falls' $143,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 40
Rent 72

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

About the Cost of Living in Iowa Park

The median home value in Iowa Park is $121,800 — 60% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $945/month, 28% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,340/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.0%, 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 76.1°F and lows of 51.2°F, with about 3.1" of annual snowfall. Overall, Iowa Park has a cost of living index of 53 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 47% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$121,800
60% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$324,613
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$945/mo
28% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.7x
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 85.5%
Renter-occupied 14.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$945
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,559/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
18.9 min
30% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.0%
Carpooled
8.7%
Walked
3.5%
Work from home
5.2%

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
$64,340
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$34,567
Unemployment Rate
2.0%
58% below avg
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Labor Force Participation
73.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 14.8%
Graduate degree 9.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.6
Male median age 39.4
Female median age 39.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.1°F
Avg Low
51.2°F
Annual Precip
27.9"
Annual Snowfall
3.1"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 555968768492979788776556
Low °F 303442506068727264524032
Precip" 1.201.402.022.503.813.352.022.532.992.881.631.56
Snow" 0.71.10.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.30.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Iowa Park, TX?

Iowa Park has a cost index of 53 (100 = national average). It is 47% below the national average.

What is average rent in Iowa Park, TX?

The median gross rent in Iowa Park is $945 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Iowa Park?

The median home value in Iowa Park is $121,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Iowa Park?

The median household income in Iowa Park is $64,340 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Iowa Park, TX?

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

Is Iowa Park, TX affordable?

Yes, Iowa Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 53 — about 47% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Iowa Park?

Iowa Park has average high temperatures of 76.1°F and average lows of 51.2°F. Annual precipitation is 27.9". Average annual snowfall is 3.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Iowa Park at a Glance

Population
6,574
Median Income
$64,340
Home Value
$121,800
Median Rent
$945/mo
Unemployment
2.0%
Avg High Temp
76.1°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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