Cost of Living in Sienna, TX

Population 25,025 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

174
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

One of the defining characteristics of Sienna is a long average commute — 39 minutes one way, compared to a national median of 27. The city's housing pricing is difficult to evaluate without factoring in that daily time cost.

Located 11 miles southeast of Sugar Land, Sienna falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 8% higher than Sugar Land's $407,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 144
Rent 217

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

About the Cost of Living in Sienna

The median home value in Sienna is $440,600 — 44% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,853/month, 117% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $171,709/year is 130% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.1%, 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, Sienna has a cost of living index of 174 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 74% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$440,600
44% above avg
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
117% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.9x
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 95.4%
Renter-occupied 4.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,853
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,467/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
39.4 min
46% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
24.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
69.3%
Carpooled
3.8%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
24.4%

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
$171,709
130% above avg
Per Capita Income
$55,915
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
15% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor Force Participation
73.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.5%
Graduate degree 29.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 35.8
Male median age 34.2
Female median age 36.4

🌤 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 Sienna, TX?

Sienna has a cost index of 174 (100 = national average). It is 74% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sienna, TX?

The median gross rent in Sienna is $2,853 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sienna?

The median home value in Sienna is $440,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sienna?

The median household income in Sienna is $171,709 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sienna, TX?

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

Is Sienna, TX affordable?

Sienna is above average in cost of living, with an index of 174 — about 74% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Sienna?

Sienna 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.

Sienna at a Glance

Population
25,025
Median Income
$171,709
Home Value
$440,600
Median Rent
$2,853/mo
Unemployment
4.1%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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