Cost of Living in Mila Doce, TX

Population 8,298 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

33
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $46,544, median household incomes in Mila Doce land roughly 38% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 8.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Mila Doce sits roughly 14 miles southeast of Edinburg — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 58% lower than Edinburg's $175,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 24
Rent 48

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

About the Cost of Living in Mila Doce

The median home value in Mila Doce is $72,600 — 76% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $625/month, 52% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $46,544/year is 38% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.4%, 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 87.3°F and lows of 67.4°F. Overall, Mila Doce has a cost of living index of 33 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 67% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$72,600
76% below avg
Median Rent
$625/mo
52% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.7x
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 76.8%
Renter-occupied 23.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$625
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,239/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
29.0 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.9%
Carpooled
5.4%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
11.8%

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
$46,544
38% below avg
Per Capita Income
$12,331
Unemployment Rate
8.4%
75% above avg
Poverty Rate
32.2%
Labor Force Participation
62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 2.8%
Graduate degree 1.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 20.7
Male median age 20.7
Female median age 20.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
87.3°F
Avg Low
67.4°F
Annual Precip
22.2"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 7377838893979910094898074
Low °F 535763687478797976696054
Precip" 0.770.721.381.432.033.052.031.814.612.101.171.06

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 44 — Good
57.7%
Good air days/yr
95
Max AQI recorded
338
PM2.5 days
19
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Mila Doce, TX?

Mila Doce has a cost index of 33 (100 = national average). It is 67% below the national average.

What is average rent in Mila Doce, TX?

The median gross rent in Mila Doce is $625 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mila Doce?

The median home value in Mila Doce is $72,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Mila Doce?

The median household income in Mila Doce is $46,544 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mila Doce, TX?

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

Is Mila Doce, TX affordable?

Yes, Mila Doce is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 33 — about 67% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Mila Doce?

Mila Doce has average high temperatures of 87.3°F and average lows of 67.4°F. Annual precipitation is 22.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Mila Doce at a Glance

Population
8,298
Median Income
$46,544
Home Value
$72,600
Median Rent
$625/mo
Unemployment
8.4%
Avg High Temp
87.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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