Cost of Living in Keller, TX

Population 45,598 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

170
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Keller run well above the national baseline, with a median of $558,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $172,654 place the city among the better-paid Texas metros. An unemployment rate of 3.0% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Keller sits roughly 13 miles northeast of Fort Worth. Median home values run roughly 101% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 183
Rent 151

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

About the Cost of Living in Keller

The median home value in Keller is $557,700 — 83% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,985/month, 51% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $172,654/year is 132% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.0%, 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 77.4°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Keller has a cost of living index of 170 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 70% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$557,700
83% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$641,964
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
51% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,859/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
23.4x
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 81.9%
Renter-occupied 18.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,985
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,599/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
30.5 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
23.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.0%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Walked
0.8%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
23.9%

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
$172,654
132% above avg
Per Capita Income
$76,859
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
38% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 38.2%
Graduate degree 21.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.1
Male median age 42.5
Female median age 45.4

🌤 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 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Keller, TX?

Keller has a cost index of 170 (100 = national average). It is 70% above the national average.

What is average rent in Keller, TX?

The median gross rent in Keller is $1,985 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Keller?

The median home value in Keller is $557,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Keller?

The median household income in Keller is $172,654 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Keller, TX?

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

Is Keller, TX affordable?

Keller is above average in cost of living, with an index of 170 — about 70% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Keller?

Keller 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.

Keller at a Glance

Population
45,598
Median Income
$172,654
Home Value
$557,700
Median Rent
$1,985/mo
Unemployment
3.0%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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