Cost of Living in Manor, TX

Population 16,917 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

110
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 36-minute average commute puts Manor squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $334,000 reflect that spatial discount. At 7.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Manor sits roughly 12 miles east of Austin — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 35% lower than Austin's $513,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 109
Rent 110

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

About the Cost of Living in Manor

The median home value in Manor is $333,800 — 9% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,446/month, 10% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $86,477/year is 16% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, 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 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Manor has a cost of living index of 110 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 10% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$333,800
9% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$321,927
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
10% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,807/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.2x
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 78.4%
Renter-occupied 21.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,446
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,060/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
35.6 min
32% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
16.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.7%
Carpooled
12.9%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
16.5%

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
$86,477
16% above avg
Per Capita Income
$31,201
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
46% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Labor Force Participation
78.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 26.1%
Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 30.5
Male median age 28.9
Female median age 31.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
40.3%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Manor, TX?

Manor has a cost index of 110 (100 = national average). It is 10% above the national average.

What is average rent in Manor, TX?

The median gross rent in Manor is $1,446 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Manor?

The median home value in Manor is $333,800 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Manor?

The median household income in Manor is $86,477 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Manor, TX?

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

Is Manor, TX affordable?

Manor is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 110 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Manor?

Manor has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Manor at a Glance

Population
16,917
Median Income
$86,477
Home Value
$333,800
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
Unemployment
7.0%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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