Cost of Living in Burleson County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How Burleson County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Burleson County ranks #1,762 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 44%)
Sourced county brief
Burleson County Median Monthly Owner Costs Estimated at 739 Dollars
In Burleson County, the median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units was $739 according to the latest 5-year estimates. This amount is below the Texas unweighted county mean owner cost of $877. The median home value in the county was estimated at $191,000, which is higher than the state unweighted county mean of $185,237. Renter households in the area faced a median gross rent of $1,063 per month, compared to the unweighted state county mean of $995. The official ACS B25071 median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 27.3%, which is 0.4 percentage points higher than the Texas unweighted county mean GRAPI of 26.9%. Economic data for the county shows a median renter-household income of $49,109 and an overall median household income of $70,000. These statistics are based on the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates. See ACS table B25088 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Burleson County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 27.3% of renter household income in Burleson County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $1,063 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $739. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $42,520 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Texas unweighted mean of county median rents is $995 per month. Burleson County's $1,063 median is 6.8% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Burleson County
Rent Burden
18.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,633
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.7%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Burleson County
Median home value is $191,000. Estimated monthly cost: $1,525 vs. your max of $1,633.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Burleson County, Texas?
What is the median rent in Burleson County?
Is Burleson County affordable?
How does Burleson County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Burleson County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Burleson County, Texas? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Burleson County
Whether you're buying in Burleson County, Texas, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.