Cost of Living in Travis Ranch, TX

Population 9,894 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

131
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 Travis Ranch a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $312,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Travis Ranch sits roughly 12 miles southeast of Garland — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% higher than Garland's $249,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 102
Rent 174

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

About the Cost of Living in Travis Ranch

The median home value in Travis Ranch is $311,600 — 2% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,281/month, 74% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $77,979/year is 5% higher 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 77.4°F and lows of 55.4°F. Overall, Travis Ranch has a cost of living index of 131 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 31% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$311,600
2% above avg
Median Rent
$2,281/mo
74% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.4x
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 86.8%
Renter-occupied 13.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,281
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,895/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
43.8 min
62% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
14.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.8%
Carpooled
8.4%
Work from home
14.9%

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
$77,979
5% above avg
Per Capita Income
$30,026
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
49% below avg
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Labor Force Participation
73.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 22.6%
Graduate degree 11.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.3
Male median age 26.4
Female median age 34.1

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
55.4°F
Annual Precip
38.4"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576269768492969690796859
Low °F 364047546371747467564538
Precip" 2.622.733.693.064.723.402.002.302.744.543.063.56

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
61%
Good air days/yr
159
Max AQI recorded
151
PM2.5 days
213
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Travis Ranch, TX?

Travis Ranch has a cost index of 131 (100 = national average). It is 31% above the national average.

What is average rent in Travis Ranch, TX?

The median gross rent in Travis Ranch is $2,281 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Travis Ranch?

The median home value in Travis Ranch is $311,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Travis Ranch?

The median household income in Travis Ranch is $77,979 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Travis Ranch, TX?

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

Is Travis Ranch, TX affordable?

Travis Ranch is above average in cost of living, with an index of 131 — about 31% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Travis Ranch?

Travis Ranch has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 55.4°F. Annual precipitation is 38.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Travis Ranch at a Glance

Population
9,894
Median Income
$77,979
Home Value
$311,600
Median Rent
$2,281/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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