Cost of Living in Waller, TX
Population 3,062 · Texas · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
At $37,163, median household incomes in Waller land roughly 50% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Around 24% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Waller is about 25 miles west of The Woodlands, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 76% lower than The Woodlands' $479,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Waller
The median home value in Waller is $115,100 — 62% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,022/month, 22% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $37,163/year is 50% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.7%, 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 80.1°F and lows of 59.5°F. Overall, Waller has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.
Waller has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
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🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
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📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
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👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 68 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 92 | 94 | 95 | 91 | 82 | 72 | 65 |
| Low °F | 43 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 74 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 44 |
| Precip" | 3.53 | 2.70 | 3.36 | 3.83 | 4.94 | 5.37 | 3.73 | 4.87 | 5.19 | 5.58 | 3.98 | 3.74 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Waller, TX?
Waller has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.
What is average rent in Waller, TX?
The median gross rent in Waller is $1,022 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Waller?
The median home value in Waller is $115,100 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Waller?
The median household income in Waller is $37,163 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Waller, TX?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Waller is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.
Is Waller, TX affordable?
Yes, Waller is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Waller?
Waller has average high temperatures of 80.1°F and average lows of 59.5°F. Annual precipitation is 50.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Waller at a Glance
- Population
- 3,062
- Median Income
- $37,163
- Home Value
- $115,100
- Median Rent
- $1,022/mo
- Unemployment
- 1.7%
- Avg High Temp
- 80.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 8.2%
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