Cost of Living in Jersey Village, TX

Population 7,817 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

107
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Jersey Village 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.

Jersey Village sits roughly 14 miles northwest of Houston — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% higher than Houston's $253,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 107
Rent 107

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

About the Cost of Living in Jersey Village

The median home value in Jersey Village is $326,700 — 7% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,404/month, 7% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,983/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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 80.1°F and lows of 59.5°F. Overall, Jersey Village has a cost of living index of 107 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$326,700
7% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$184,170
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
7% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,291/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.4x
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 52.2%
Renter-occupied 47.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,404
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,018/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.7%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.7%
Walked
1.3%
Work from home
15.8%

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
$93,983
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,910
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Labor Force Participation
65.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 32.9%
Graduate degree 19.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39
Male median age 38.6
Female median age 40

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.1°F
Avg Low
59.5°F
Annual Precip
50.8"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636874808792949591827265
Low °F 434753596773757470605044
Precip" 3.532.703.363.834.945.373.734.875.195.583.983.74

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
12.1%
Good air days/yr
205
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jersey Village, TX?

Jersey Village has a cost index of 107 (100 = national average). It is 7% above the national average.

What is average rent in Jersey Village, TX?

The median gross rent in Jersey Village is $1,404 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jersey Village?

The median home value in Jersey Village is $326,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Jersey Village?

The median household income in Jersey Village is $93,983 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jersey Village, TX?

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

Is Jersey Village, TX affordable?

Jersey Village is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 107 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Jersey Village?

Jersey Village has average high temperatures of 80.1°F and average lows of 59.5°F. Annual precipitation is 50.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Jersey Village at a Glance

Population
7,817
Median Income
$93,983
Home Value
$326,700
Median Rent
$1,404/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
80.1°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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