Cost of Living in Joshua, TX
Population 8,279 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Joshua 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. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Located 20 miles south of Fort Worth, Joshua falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Fort Worth's $277,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Joshua
The median home value in Joshua is $271,000 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,286/month, 2% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,466/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, 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 57.4°F. Overall, Joshua has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.
Joshua 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:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 63 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 92 | 97 | 97 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 60 |
| Low °F | 37 | 41 | 49 | 56 | 65 | 73 | 77 | 76 | 70 | 58 | 48 | 40 |
| Precip" | 1.89 | 2.05 | 3.24 | 2.53 | 3.61 | 4.24 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 2.58 | 3.87 | 2.56 | 2.20 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Joshua, TX?
Joshua has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.
What is average rent in Joshua, TX?
The median gross rent in Joshua is $1,286 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Joshua?
The median home value in Joshua is $271,000 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Joshua?
The median household income in Joshua is $60,466 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Joshua, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Joshua is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Joshua, TX affordable?
Joshua is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Joshua?
Joshua has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 32.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Joshua at a Glance
- Population
- 8,279
- Median Income
- $60,466
- Home Value
- $271,000
- Median Rent
- $1,286/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.2°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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