Cost of Living in Spring Valley Village, TX

Population 4,226 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

295
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Spring Valley Village run well above the national baseline, with a median of $1.1 million, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $227,857 place the city among the better-paid Texas metros. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.3% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Spring Valley Village sits roughly 7 miles west of Houston. Median home values run roughly 323% higher than Houston's $253,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 351
Rent 211

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

About the Cost of Living in Spring Valley Village

The median home value in Spring Valley Village is $1,071,800 — 251% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,773/month, 111% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $227,857/year is 206% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.3%, 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 80.7°F and lows of 61.4°F. Overall, Spring Valley Village has a cost of living index of 295 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 195% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$1,071,800
251% above avg
Median Rent
$2,773/mo
111% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
32.2x
Favors renting
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 96.5%
Renter-occupied 3.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,773
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,387/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
25.4 min
6% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
74.3%
Carpooled
5.9%
Walked
2.7%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$227,857
206% above avg
Per Capita Income
$101,104
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
74% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 47.7%
Graduate degree 38.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.1
Male median age 41.2
Female median age 41.1

🌤 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 Spring Valley Village, TX?

Spring Valley Village has a cost index of 295 (100 = national average). It is 195% above the national average.

What is average rent in Spring Valley Village, TX?

The median gross rent in Spring Valley Village is $2,773 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Spring Valley Village?

The median home value in Spring Valley Village is $1,071,800 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Spring Valley Village?

The median household income in Spring Valley Village is $227,857 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Spring Valley Village, TX?

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

Is Spring Valley Village, TX affordable?

Spring Valley Village is above average in cost of living, with an index of 295 — about 195% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Spring Valley Village?

Spring Valley 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.

Spring Valley Village at a Glance

Population
4,226
Median Income
$227,857
Home Value
$1,071,800
Median Rent
$2,773/mo
Unemployment
1.3%
Avg High Temp
80.7°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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