Cost of Living in Weimar, TX

Population 3,240 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in Weimar stay well under national norms: a median home value of $163,000 against median household incomes of $64,103 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Texas.

Weimar is about 70 miles southwest of College Station, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 50% lower than College Station's $327,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 54
Rent 39

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

About the Cost of Living in Weimar

The median home value in Weimar is $163,300 — 46% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $516/month, 61% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,103/year is 14% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 81.3°F and lows of 60.2°F. Overall, Weimar has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$163,300
46% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$412,474
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$516/mo
61% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
26.4x
Favors renting
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 76.9%
Renter-occupied 23.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$516
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,130/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
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
3.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.6%
Carpooled
6.8%
Walked
2.4%
Bicycle
0.5%
Work from home
3.7%

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
$64,103
14% below avg
Per Capita Income
$28,490
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.4%
Graduate degree 1.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.9
Male median age 32.6
Female median age 47.9

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
81.3°F
Avg Low
60.2°F
Annual Precip
40.4"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 656975818792959691847467
Low °F 444854606873757470615145
Precip" 2.671.962.993.015.234.213.463.114.533.972.932.34

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Weimar, TX?

Weimar has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Weimar, TX?

The median gross rent in Weimar is $516 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Weimar?

The median home value in Weimar is $163,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Weimar?

The median household income in Weimar is $64,103 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Weimar, TX?

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

Is Weimar, TX affordable?

Yes, Weimar is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Weimar?

Weimar has average high temperatures of 81.3°F and average lows of 60.2°F. Annual precipitation is 40.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Weimar at a Glance

Population
3,240
Median Income
$64,103
Home Value
$163,300
Median Rent
$516/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
81.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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