Cost of Living in Madisonville, TX
Population 4,510 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Madisonville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $110,000.
Geographically, Madisonville is about 35 miles northeast of College Station, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 66% lower than College Station's $327,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Madisonville
The median home value in Madisonville is $109,500 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $801/month, 39% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $55,634/year is 25% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.4%, 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 78.9°F and lows of 58.5°F. Overall, Madisonville has a cost of living index of 46 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 54% less expensive.
Madisonville 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 | 61 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 86 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 90 | 81 | 70 | 62 |
| Low °F | 41 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 66 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 59 | 49 | 43 |
| Precip" | 3.64 | 2.87 | 3.36 | 3.23 | 4.03 | 4.57 | 2.75 | 3.24 | 3.22 | 4.36 | 4.25 | 4.13 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Madisonville, TX?
Madisonville has a cost index of 46 (100 = national average). It is 54% below the national average.
What is average rent in Madisonville, TX?
The median gross rent in Madisonville is $801 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Madisonville?
The median home value in Madisonville is $109,500 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Madisonville?
The median household income in Madisonville is $55,634 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Madisonville, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Madisonville is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Madisonville, TX affordable?
Yes, Madisonville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 46 — about 54% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Madisonville?
Madisonville has average high temperatures of 78.9°F and average lows of 58.5°F. Annual precipitation is 43.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Madisonville at a Glance
- Population
- 4,510
- Median Income
- $55,634
- Home Value
- $109,500
- Median Rent
- $801/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.9°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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