Cost of Living in Piney Point Village, TX

Population 3,090 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

656
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $2 million, the typical home in Piney Point Village costs about 7× the national median, a premium characteristic of resort and luxury markets rather than primary-residence metros. At 9.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Piney Point Village sits roughly 8 miles west of Houston — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 689% higher than Houston's $253,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 656

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

About the Cost of Living in Piney Point Village

The median home value in Piney Point Village is $2,000,001 — 556% above the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $250,001/year is 235% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.6%, 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 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Piney Point Village has a cost of living index of 656 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 556% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$2,000,001
556% above avg
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 98.9%
Renter-occupied 1.1%

🛒 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
22.1 min
18% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.5%
Carpooled
1.9%
Walked
0.2%
Work from home
25.9%

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
$250,001
235% above avg
Per Capita Income
$186,468
Unemployment Rate
9.6%
99% above avg
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.5%
Graduate degree 44.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 51.5
Male median age 50.8
Female median age 53.1

🌤 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

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 64 — Moderate
12.1%
Good air days/yr
205
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
102
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Piney Point Village, TX?

Piney Point Village has a cost index of 656 (100 = national average). It is 556% above the national average.

What is the average home price in Piney Point Village?

The median home value in Piney Point Village is $2,000,001 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Piney Point Village?

The median household income in Piney Point Village is $250,001 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Piney Point Village, TX?

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

Is Piney Point Village, TX affordable?

Piney Point Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 656 — about 556% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Piney Point Village?

Piney Point Village 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.