Cost of Living in Sansom Park, TX

Population 5,387 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

64
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Sansom Park's median household income of $40,993 is a meaningful share below the national figure, which shapes most of the downstream economic indicators — from housing affordability to the share of residents living below the poverty line (26% here). At 8.0%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Sansom Park is part of the immediate Fort Worth metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 48% lower than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 47
Rent 89

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

About the Cost of Living in Sansom Park

The median home value in Sansom Park is $144,600 — 53% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,163/month, 11% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $40,993/year is 45% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.0%, 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 76.4°F and lows of 55.3°F. Overall, Sansom Park has a cost of living index of 64 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$144,600
53% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$395,278
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
11% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.4x
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 48.1%
Renter-occupied 51.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,163
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,777/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
31.9 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
57.3%
Carpooled
30.2%
Work from home
9.8%

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
$40,993
45% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,129
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
66% above avg
Poverty Rate
26.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.1%
Graduate degree 4.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 33
Male median age 24
Female median age 44.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.4°F
Avg Low
55.3°F
Annual Precip
35.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 566168768492969688786658
Low °F 353947546371757567564537
Precip" 2.052.413.163.064.024.022.182.232.594.462.522.64

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 57 — Moderate
27.1%
Good air days/yr
172
Max AQI recorded
239
PM2.5 days
122
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sansom Park, TX?

Sansom Park has a cost index of 64 (100 = national average). It is 36% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sansom Park, TX?

The median gross rent in Sansom Park is $1,163 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sansom Park?

The median home value in Sansom Park is $144,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sansom Park?

The median household income in Sansom Park is $40,993 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sansom Park, TX?

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

Is Sansom Park, TX affordable?

Yes, Sansom Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 64 — about 36% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sansom Park?

Sansom Park has average high temperatures of 76.4°F and average lows of 55.3°F. Annual precipitation is 35.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sansom Park at a Glance

Population
5,387
Median Income
$40,993
Home Value
$144,600
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
Unemployment
8.0%
Avg High Temp
76.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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