Cost of Living in White Oak, TX

Population 6,208 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Housing costs in White Oak stay well under national norms: a median home value of $219,000 against median household incomes of $95,193 gives the city one of the more comfortable price-to-income ratios in Texas.

Geographically, White Oak is about 30 miles northeast of Tyler, the nearest large metro. Housing prices track closely with Tyler's $216,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 72
Rent 86

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

About the Cost of Living in White Oak

The median home value in White Oak is $219,200 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,134/month, 14% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $95,193/year is 28% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.5%, 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 77.2°F and lows of 55.2°F. Overall, White Oak has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$219,200
28% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$187,821
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
14% below avg
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 74.5%
Renter-occupied 25.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,134
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,748/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
21.4 min
21% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.8%
Carpooled
4.3%
Work from home
4.9%

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
$95,193
28% above avg
Per Capita Income
$30,238
Unemployment Rate
4.5%
7% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 15.6%
Graduate degree 3.9%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 32.7
Male median age 31
Female median age 35.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.2°F
Avg Low
55.2°F
Annual Precip
45.3"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 586270778491949589796860
Low °F 374047546370747366554539
Precip" 3.623.804.453.894.774.222.462.643.193.953.804.52

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 35 — Good
83.3%
Good air days/yr
151
Max AQI recorded
0
PM2.5 days
364
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in White Oak, TX?

White Oak has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in White Oak, TX?

The median gross rent in White Oak is $1,134 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in White Oak?

The median home value in White Oak is $219,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in White Oak?

The median household income in White Oak is $95,193 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in White Oak, TX?

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

Is White Oak, TX affordable?

Yes, White Oak is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in White Oak?

White Oak has average high temperatures of 77.2°F and average lows of 55.2°F. Annual precipitation is 45.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

White Oak at a Glance

Population
6,208
Median Income
$95,193
Home Value
$219,200
Median Rent
$1,134/mo
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg High Temp
77.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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