Cost of Living in Val Verde Park, TX

Population 3,197 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

47
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Val Verde Park is a smaller Texas community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $59,476 and housing costs ($103,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. An unemployment rate of 1.5% points to a labor market well on the tight side of the national distribution.

Located 140 miles west of San Antonio, Val Verde Park is far enough out that local conditions diverge meaningfully from the big-metro baseline. Median home values run roughly 53% lower than San Antonio's $220,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34
Rent 67

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

About the Cost of Living in Val Verde Park

The median home value in Val Verde Park is $103,200 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $881/month, 33% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,476/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, 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 85.2°F and lows of 62.6°F. Overall, Val Verde Park has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$103,200
66% below avg
Median Rent
$881/mo
33% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
9.8x
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 68.7%
Renter-occupied 31.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$881
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,495/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
17.6 min
35% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.3%
Carpooled
12.3%
Work from home
3.9%

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
$59,476
20% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,115
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
69% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 0.5%
Graduate degree 2.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 27.8
Male median age 28.6
Female median age 25

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
85.2°F
Avg Low
62.6°F
Annual Precip
19.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
40° 58° 75° 93° 110° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 68738087939810010194867568
Low °F 444856637177797973645344
Precip" 0.610.631.181.503.062.321.482.692.632.080.910.70
Snow" 0.00.10.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Val Verde Park, TX?

Val Verde Park has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in Val Verde Park, TX?

The median gross rent in Val Verde Park is $881 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Val Verde Park?

The median home value in Val Verde Park is $103,200 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Val Verde Park?

The median household income in Val Verde Park is $59,476 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Val Verde Park, TX?

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

Is Val Verde Park, TX affordable?

Yes, Val Verde Park is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Val Verde Park?

Val Verde Park has average high temperatures of 85.2°F and average lows of 62.6°F. Annual precipitation is 19.8". Average annual snowfall is 0.1". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Val Verde Park at a Glance

Population
3,197
Median Income
$59,476
Home Value
$103,200
Median Rent
$881/mo
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg High Temp
85.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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