Cost of Living in Willow Park, TX

Population 5,447 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

143
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Willow Park is a smaller Texas community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $113,736 and housing costs ($339,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.2% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Geographically, Willow Park sits roughly 20 miles west of Fort Worth. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Fort Worth's $277,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 111
Rent 191

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

About the Cost of Living in Willow Park

The median home value in Willow Park is $339,100 — 11% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,514/month, 91% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,736/year is 53% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.2%, 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 78.2°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, Willow Park has a cost of living index of 143 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 43% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$339,100
11% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$158,539
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$2,514/mo
91% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,198/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.2x
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 86.0%
Renter-occupied 14.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,514
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,128/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
28.7 min
6% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.6%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
83.0%
Carpooled
5.4%
Walked
0.7%
Work from home
10.6%

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
$113,736
53% above avg
Per Capita Income
$44,863
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
54% below avg
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.8%
Graduate degree 16.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.9
Male median age 43.6
Female median age 45.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
78.2°F
Avg Low
57.4°F
Annual Precip
32.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596370788592979790796860
Low °F 374149566573777670584840
Precip" 1.892.053.242.533.614.242.001.802.583.872.562.20

💨 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 Willow Park, TX?

Willow Park has a cost index of 143 (100 = national average). It is 43% above the national average.

What is average rent in Willow Park, TX?

The median gross rent in Willow Park is $2,514 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Willow Park?

The median home value in Willow Park is $339,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Willow Park?

The median household income in Willow Park is $113,736 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Willow Park, TX?

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

Is Willow Park, TX affordable?

Willow Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 143 — about 43% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Willow Park?

Willow Park has average high temperatures of 78.2°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 32.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Willow Park at a Glance

Population
5,447
Median Income
$113,736
Home Value
$339,100
Median Rent
$2,514/mo
Unemployment
2.2%
Avg High Temp
78.2°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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