Cost of Living in Pflugerville, TX

Population 65,162 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

126
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pflugerville lands reasonably close to national benchmarks on most cost indicators, with a median home value of $355,000 — 16% above the US figure. That makes it a useful reference point for comparing with more extreme markets in Texas.

Located 6 miles southeast of Round Rock, Pflugerville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% lower than Round Rock's $384,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 116
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Pflugerville

The median home value in Pflugerville is $354,900 — 16% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,856/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,656/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, 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 80.5°F and lows of 59.4°F. Overall, Pflugerville has a cost of living index of 126 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 26% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$354,900
16% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$374,994
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
41% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,607/mo
Zillow ZORI
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 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,856
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,470/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
29.7 min
10% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
22.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
67.8%
Carpooled
7.7%
Public transit
0.3%
Walked
0.5%
Work from home
22.2%

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
$112,656
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$46,612
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
7% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
76.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.6%
Graduate degree 12.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.2
Male median age 37.1
Female median age 37.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
80.5°F
Avg Low
59.4°F
Annual Precip
36.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 636773808793979891837264
Low °F 424652596773757570615143
Precip" 2.641.892.882.425.043.681.962.743.453.912.922.72
Snow" 0.00.20.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 54 — Moderate
40.3%
Good air days/yr
122
Max AQI recorded
254
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pflugerville, TX?

Pflugerville has a cost index of 126 (100 = national average). It is 26% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pflugerville, TX?

The median gross rent in Pflugerville is $1,856 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Pflugerville?

The median home value in Pflugerville is $354,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Pflugerville?

The median household income in Pflugerville is $112,656 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pflugerville, TX?

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

Is Pflugerville, TX affordable?

Pflugerville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 126 — about 26% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pflugerville?

Pflugerville has average high temperatures of 80.5°F and average lows of 59.4°F. Annual precipitation is 36.2". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Pflugerville at a Glance

Population
65,162
Median Income
$112,656
Home Value
$354,900
Median Rent
$1,856/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
80.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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