Cost of Living in Sonterra, TX

Population 8,576 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

105
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Sonterra a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $260,000.

Geographically, Sonterra sits roughly 20 miles north of Round Rock. Median home values run roughly 32% lower than Round Rock's $384,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 85
Rent 133

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

About the Cost of Living in Sonterra

The median home value in Sonterra is $260,100 — 15% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,753/month, 33% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,728/year is 27% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.3%, 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 77.6°F and lows of 57.2°F. Overall, Sonterra has a cost of living index of 105 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 5% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$260,100
15% below avg
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
33% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
12.4x
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 79.1%
Renter-occupied 20.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,753
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,367/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
9.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
79.1%
Carpooled
8.2%
Walked
2.1%
Work from home
9.2%

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
$94,728
27% above avg
Per Capita Income
$34,009
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
10% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
81.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.4%
Graduate degree 4.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 29.7
Male median age 29.8
Female median age 29.6

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
57.2°F
Annual Precip
33"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 606371788491949588796861
Low °F 404350576471737368604941
Precip" 1.852.082.672.904.022.802.012.893.193.512.852.26

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sonterra, TX?

Sonterra has a cost index of 105 (100 = national average). It is 5% above the national average.

What is average rent in Sonterra, TX?

The median gross rent in Sonterra is $1,753 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sonterra?

The median home value in Sonterra is $260,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Sonterra?

The median household income in Sonterra is $94,728 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sonterra, TX?

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

Is Sonterra, TX affordable?

Sonterra is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 105 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Sonterra?

Sonterra has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 57.2°F. Annual precipitation is 33". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sonterra at a Glance

Population
8,576
Median Income
$94,728
Home Value
$260,100
Median Rent
$1,753/mo
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg High Temp
77.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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