Cost of Living in Needville, TX

Population 3,076 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Needville offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $217,000 — costs less than 3.1 times median household income of $70,485, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago. An unemployment rate of 0.8% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 20 miles southwest of Sugar Land, Needville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 47% lower than Sugar Land's $407,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 71
Rent 102

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

About the Cost of Living in Needville

The median home value in Needville is $216,900 — 29% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,335/month, 2% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $70,485/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 0.8%, 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 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Needville has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$216,900
29% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$353,454
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
2% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.5x
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 56.0%
Renter-occupied 44.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,335
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,949/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
37.0 min
37% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
11.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.7%
Carpooled
12.3%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
11.4%

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
$70,485
5% below avg
Per Capita Income
$35,658
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
83% below avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.3%
Graduate degree 4.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.3
Male median age 43.6
Female median age 37.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.7°F
Avg Low
61.4°F
Annual Precip
49.7"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 646874808792959490837467
Low °F 455055606974767672625346
Precip" 3.632.833.494.265.244.224.165.274.424.653.783.76

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Needville, TX?

Needville has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is average rent in Needville, TX?

The median gross rent in Needville is $1,335 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Needville?

The median home value in Needville is $216,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Needville?

The median household income in Needville is $70,485 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Needville, TX?

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

Is Needville, TX affordable?

Yes, Needville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Needville?

Needville has average high temperatures of 80.7°F and average lows of 61.4°F. Annual precipitation is 49.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Needville at a Glance

Population
3,076
Median Income
$70,485
Home Value
$216,900
Median Rent
$1,335/mo
Unemployment
0.8%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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