Cost of Living in Jourdanton, TX

Population 4,166 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

61
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Jourdanton offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $159,000 — costs less than 1.9 times median household income of $82,302, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.4% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 40 miles south of San Antonio, Jourdanton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 27% lower than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 52
Rent 73

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

About the Cost of Living in Jourdanton

The median home value in Jourdanton is $159,400 — 48% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $959/month, 27% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $82,302/year is 10% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.4%, 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 81.8°F and lows of 60.3°F. Overall, Jourdanton has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$159,400
48% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$921,696
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$959/mo
27% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9x
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 75.9%
Renter-occupied 24.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$959
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,573/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
20.2 min
25% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.2%
Carpooled
16.9%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
5.7%

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
$82,302
10% above avg
Per Capita Income
$35,815
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
71% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 20.0%
Graduate degree 1.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.4
Male median age 31.3
Female median age 41

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.8°F
Avg Low
60.3°F
Annual Precip
29.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656975828894969891847366
Low °F 424754606874757671625144
Precip" 1.791.562.432.343.883.171.782.503.153.022.012.10

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
63.6%
Good air days/yr
86
Max AQI recorded
330
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Jourdanton, TX?

Jourdanton has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.

What is average rent in Jourdanton, TX?

The median gross rent in Jourdanton is $959 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Jourdanton?

The median home value in Jourdanton is $159,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Jourdanton?

The median household income in Jourdanton is $82,302 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Jourdanton, TX?

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

Is Jourdanton, TX affordable?

Yes, Jourdanton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Jourdanton?

Jourdanton has average high temperatures of 81.8°F and average lows of 60.3°F. Annual precipitation is 29.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Jourdanton at a Glance

Population
4,166
Median Income
$82,302
Home Value
$159,400
Median Rent
$959/mo
Unemployment
1.4%
Avg High Temp
81.8°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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