Cost of Living in Nederland, TX

Population 18,475 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

82
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Nederland offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $197,000 — costs less than 2.6 times median household income of $75,502, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.

Nederland sits roughly 12 miles southeast of Beaumont — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than Beaumont's $159,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 64
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Nederland

The median home value in Nederland is $196,600 — 36% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,421/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $75,502/year is 1% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, 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 79.6°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Nederland has a cost of living index of 82 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 18% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$196,600
36% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$211,415
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
8% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,256/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.5x
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 73.2%
Renter-occupied 26.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,421
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,035/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
20.5 min
24% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
85.5%
Carpooled
7.2%
Public transit
1.7%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
4.4%

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
$75,502
1% above avg
Per Capita Income
$38,463
Unemployment Rate
3.5%
28% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.4%
Graduate degree 7.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 34.9
Female median age 39.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
79.6°F
Avg Low
60.2°F
Annual Precip
62.1"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646773798691939390827266
Low °F 444853606773757471615246
Precip" 5.323.093.633.924.706.706.856.896.695.473.894.98

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
38.4%
Good air days/yr
154
Max AQI recorded
242
PM2.5 days
123
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Nederland, TX?

Nederland has a cost index of 82 (100 = national average). It is 18% below the national average.

What is average rent in Nederland, TX?

The median gross rent in Nederland is $1,421 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Nederland?

The median home value in Nederland is $196,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Nederland?

The median household income in Nederland is $75,502 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Nederland, TX?

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

Is Nederland, TX affordable?

Yes, Nederland is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 82 — about 18% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Nederland?

Nederland has average high temperatures of 79.6°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 62.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Nederland at a Glance

Population
18,475
Median Income
$75,502
Home Value
$196,600
Median Rent
$1,421/mo
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg High Temp
79.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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