Cost of Living in Krum, TX
Population 5,896 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Krum 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 0.9% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.
Geographically, Krum sits roughly 6 miles northwest of Denton. Median home values run roughly 12% lower than Denton's $326,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Krum
The median home value in Krum is $286,300 — 6% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,669/month, 27% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $111,316/year is 49% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.9%, 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 76.0°F and lows of 52.9°F. Overall, Krum has a cost of living index of 107 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 7% more expensive.
Krum 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 | 56 | 60 | 68 | 75 | 83 | 91 | 96 | 96 | 88 | 78 | 66 | 57 |
| Low °F | 32 | 36 | 45 | 51 | 61 | 69 | 73 | 73 | 64 | 53 | 42 | 34 |
| Precip" | 1.94 | 2.48 | 3.11 | 3.43 | 4.52 | 3.67 | 1.77 | 2.39 | 2.65 | 4.17 | 2.71 | 2.76 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Krum, TX?
Krum has a cost index of 107 (100 = national average). It is 7% above the national average.
What is average rent in Krum, TX?
The median gross rent in Krum is $1,669 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Krum?
The median home value in Krum is $286,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Krum?
The median household income in Krum is $111,316 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Krum, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Krum is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Krum, TX affordable?
Krum 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 Krum?
Krum has average high temperatures of 76.0°F and average lows of 52.9°F. Annual precipitation is 35.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Krum at a Glance
- Population
- 5,896
- Median Income
- $111,316
- Home Value
- $286,300
- Median Rent
- $1,669/mo
- Unemployment
- 0.9%
- Avg High Temp
- 76.0°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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