Cost of Living in Navasota, TX

Population 8,170 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

60
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Navasota sits on the smaller end of the Texas city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 6.2% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Navasota sits roughly 20 miles southeast of College Station. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than College Station's $327,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Navasota

The median home value in Navasota is $167,100 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $878/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,646/year is 35% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.2%, 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 79.8°F and lows of 59.0°F. Overall, Navasota has a cost of living index of 60 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 40% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$167,100
45% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$268,595
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$878/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.9x
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 58.0%
Renter-occupied 42.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$878
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,492/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
24.6 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.9%
Carpooled
11.2%
Walked
2.3%
Work from home
10.8%

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
$48,646
35% below avg
Per Capita Income
$32,068
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
28% above avg
Poverty Rate
18.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.3%
Graduate degree 8.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35
Male median age 32.5
Female median age 36.7

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
79.8°F
Avg Low
59.0°F
Annual Precip
41.8"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 626673798692959791827163
Low °F 414552586673757570605043
Precip" 3.432.903.412.874.604.011.983.103.504.933.313.71

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Navasota, TX?

Navasota has a cost index of 60 (100 = national average). It is 40% below the national average.

What is average rent in Navasota, TX?

The median gross rent in Navasota is $878 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Navasota?

The median home value in Navasota is $167,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Navasota?

The median household income in Navasota is $48,646 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Navasota, TX?

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

Is Navasota, TX affordable?

Yes, Navasota is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 60 — about 40% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Navasota?

Navasota has average high temperatures of 79.8°F and average lows of 59.0°F. Annual precipitation is 41.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Navasota at a Glance

Population
8,170
Median Income
$48,646
Home Value
$167,100
Median Rent
$878/mo
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg High Temp
79.8°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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