Cost of Living in Teague, TX

Population 3,443 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

40
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Teague is a smaller Texas community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $58,918 and housing costs ($123,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 2.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Geographically, Teague is about 55 miles east of Waco, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Waco's $200,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 40

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

About the Cost of Living in Teague

The median home value in Teague is $123,300 — 60% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $58,918/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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 56.3°F. Overall, Teague has a cost of living index of 40 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$123,300
60% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$150,637
Zillow ZHVI
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 76.0%
Renter-occupied 24.0%

🛒 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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
2.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
96.7%
Carpooled
1.1%
Work from home
2.1%

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
$58,918
21% below avg
Per Capita Income
$23,806
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Labor Force Participation
54.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 9.5%
Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.8
Male median age 30.5
Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.6°F
Avg Low
56.3°F
Annual Precip
39.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370778491959690806860
Low °F 384148556471747468574739
Precip" 2.762.673.583.484.423.822.282.282.535.103.183.23

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Teague, TX?

Teague has a cost index of 40 (100 = national average). It is 60% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Teague?

The median home value in Teague is $123,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Teague?

The median household income in Teague is $58,918 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Teague, TX?

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

Is Teague, TX affordable?

Yes, Teague is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 40 — about 60% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Teague?

Teague has average high temperatures of 77.6°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 39.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Teague at a Glance

Population
3,443
Median Income
$58,918
Home Value
$123,300
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
77.6°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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