Cost of Living in Lantana, TX

Population 12,583 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

210
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lantana 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 2.6% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Lantana sits roughly 9 miles south of Denton — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 66% higher than Denton's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 178
Rent 260

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

About the Cost of Living in Lantana

The median home value in Lantana is $542,200 — 78% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $3,410/month, 160% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $200,147/year is 168% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.6%, 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, Lantana has a cost of living index of 210 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 110% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$542,200
78% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$334,230
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$3,410/mo
160% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.3x
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 93.2%
Renter-occupied 6.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$3,410
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $4,024/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
31.9 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
26.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.6%
Carpooled
3.5%
Work from home
26.2%

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
$200,147
168% above avg
Per Capita Income
$65,765
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
47% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 50.4%
Graduate degree 22.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.2
Male median age 42.3
Female median age 37.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.0°F
Avg Low
52.9°F
Annual Precip
35.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566068758391969688786657
Low °F 323645516169737364534234
Precip" 1.942.483.113.434.523.671.772.392.654.172.712.76

💨 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 Lantana, TX?

Lantana has a cost index of 210 (100 = national average). It is 110% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lantana, TX?

The median gross rent in Lantana is $3,410 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lantana?

The median home value in Lantana is $542,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Lantana?

The median household income in Lantana is $200,147 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lantana, TX?

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

Is Lantana, TX affordable?

Lantana is above average in cost of living, with an index of 210 — about 110% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Lantana?

Lantana 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.

Lantana at a Glance

Population
12,583
Median Income
$200,147
Home Value
$542,200
Median Rent
$3,410/mo
Unemployment
2.6%
Avg High Temp
76.0°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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