Cost of Living in Leon Valley, TX

Population 11,479 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

83
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 Leon Valley a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $237,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Leon Valley sits roughly 6 miles west of San Antonio. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 78
Rent 90

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

About the Cost of Living in Leon Valley

The median home value in Leon Valley is $236,600 — 22% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,182/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,695/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 81.5°F and lows of 58.5°F. Overall, Leon Valley has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$236,600
22% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$259,723
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
10% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,012/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.7x
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 53.4%
Renter-occupied 46.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,182
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,796/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
29.6 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.5%
Carpooled
12.8%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
6.8%

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
$57,695
23% below avg
Per Capita Income
$37,047
Unemployment Rate
6.9%
43% above avg
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.2%
Graduate degree 10.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.2
Male median age 39.2
Female median age 39.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.5°F
Avg Low
58.5°F
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 647075828993969792847265
Low °F 414452596672747470604941

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
44.9%
Good air days/yr
309
Max AQI recorded
223
PM2.5 days
141
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Leon Valley, TX?

Leon Valley has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Leon Valley, TX?

The median gross rent in Leon Valley is $1,182 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Leon Valley?

The median home value in Leon Valley is $236,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Leon Valley?

The median household income in Leon Valley is $57,695 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Leon Valley, TX?

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

Is Leon Valley, TX affordable?

Yes, Leon Valley is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Leon Valley?

Leon Valley has average high temperatures of 81.5°F and average lows of 58.5°F. Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Leon Valley at a Glance

Population
11,479
Median Income
$57,695
Home Value
$236,600
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
Unemployment
6.9%
Avg High Temp
81.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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