Cost of Living in Nacogdoches, TX
Population 32,104 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $38,855, median household incomes in Nacogdoches land roughly 48% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 31% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Nacogdoches is about 60 miles southeast of Tyler, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 20% lower than Tyler's $216,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Nacogdoches
The median home value in Nacogdoches is $173,200 — 43% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $921/month, 30% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,855/year is 48% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.8%, 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 77.8°F and lows of 55.1°F. Overall, Nacogdoches has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.
🏠 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
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 60 | 64 | 71 | 78 | 85 | 90 | 93 | 94 | 89 | 80 | 69 | 61 |
| Low °F | 38 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 63 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 66 | 55 | 45 | 39 |
| Precip" | 4.66 | 3.88 | 4.21 | 3.69 | 4.64 | 4.22 | 3.34 | 3.75 | 3.94 | 4.73 | 4.53 | 4.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Nacogdoches, TX?
Nacogdoches has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.
What is average rent in Nacogdoches, TX?
The median gross rent in Nacogdoches is $921 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Nacogdoches?
The median home value in Nacogdoches is $173,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Nacogdoches?
The median household income in Nacogdoches is $38,855 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Nacogdoches, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Nacogdoches is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Nacogdoches, TX affordable?
Yes, Nacogdoches is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Nacogdoches?
Nacogdoches has average high temperatures of 77.8°F and average lows of 55.1°F. Annual precipitation is 50.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Nacogdoches at a Glance
- Population
- 32,104
- Median Income
- $38,855
- Home Value
- $173,200
- Median Rent
- $921/mo
- Unemployment
- 8.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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