Cost of Living in Justin, TX

Population 5,068 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Justin a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $365,000.

Located 14 miles southwest of Denton, Justin falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 12% higher than Denton's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 120
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Justin

The median home value in Justin is $364,500 — 20% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,475/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,887/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.7%, 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 77.4°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Justin has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$364,500
20% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$369,081
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
12% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,037/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
Favors renting
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 81.8%
Renter-occupied 18.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,475
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,089/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
41.4 min
53% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.6%
Carpooled
3.2%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
15.5%

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
$93,887
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$45,420
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
2% below avg
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Labor Force Participation
69.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.0%
Graduate degree 9.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.1
Male median age 34.4
Female median age 44.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
56.3°F
Annual Precip
36.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576269778493979789796759
Low °F 364048556473767668564638
Precip" 1.942.232.873.984.104.052.422.803.174.062.512.48

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.8%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
116
PM2.5 days
247
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Justin, TX?

Justin has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Justin, TX?

The median gross rent in Justin is $1,475 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Justin?

The median home value in Justin is $364,500 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Justin?

The median household income in Justin is $93,887 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Justin, TX?

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

Is Justin, TX affordable?

Justin is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Justin?

Justin has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Justin at a Glance

Population
5,068
Median Income
$93,887
Home Value
$364,500
Median Rent
$1,475/mo
Unemployment
4.7%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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