Cost of Living in Weatherford, TX

Population 33,924 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

101
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Most of Weatherford's cost indicators track within a reasonable band of national figures, with median household incomes near $78,738 — a more representative starting point for relocation math than the headline-expensive or headline-cheap cities on either tail.

Weatherford is about 25 miles west of Fort Worth, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Fort Worth's $277,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 93
Rent 112

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

About the Cost of Living in Weatherford

The median home value in Weatherford is $285,000 — 7% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,474/month, 12% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $78,738/year is 6% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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 77.5°F and lows of 52.8°F. Overall, Weatherford has a cost of living index of 101 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 1% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$285,000
7% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$390,806
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
12% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,558/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.1x
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 63.4%
Renter-occupied 36.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,474
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,088/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
28.5 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
78.6%
Carpooled
8.1%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
1.0%
Work from home
10.7%

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
$78,738
6% above avg
Per Capita Income
$40,448
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
64.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.6%
Graduate degree 9.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.4
Male median age 33.8
Female median age 39.8

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.5°F
Avg Low
52.8°F
Annual Precip
31.8"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586271788592969689796759
Low °F 333745526168717164534334
Precip" 1.592.192.982.634.003.552.132.492.663.282.411.89

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 39 — Good
84.1%
Good air days/yr
140
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
358
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weatherford, TX?

Weatherford has a cost index of 101 (100 = national average). It is 1% above the national average.

What is average rent in Weatherford, TX?

The median gross rent in Weatherford is $1,474 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weatherford?

The median home value in Weatherford is $285,000 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weatherford?

The median household income in Weatherford is $78,738 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weatherford, TX?

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

Is Weatherford, TX affordable?

Weatherford is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 101 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Weatherford?

Weatherford has average high temperatures of 77.5°F and average lows of 52.8°F. Annual precipitation is 31.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weatherford at a Glance

Population
33,924
Median Income
$78,738
Home Value
$285,000
Median Rent
$1,474/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Avg High Temp
77.5°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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