Cost of Living in Burnet 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 Burnet County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Burnet County ranks #2,628 of 3,142 counties for affordability (bottom 16%)
Sourced county brief
Burnet County Median Home Value Reaches 344,000 Dollars in ACS Snapshot
Burnet County reported a median home value of $344,000 in the 2020-2024 ACS estimates, which is $158,763 above the Texas unweighted county mean home value of $185,237. For renters, the median gross rent was $1,319 per month, exceeding the state unweighted county mean of $995. The official ACS B25071 median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 27.4%, representing a difference of 0.5 percentage points compared to the Texas unweighted county mean GRAPI of 26.9%. Households with mortgages and other owners faced median selected monthly owner costs of $1,156. Income metrics show a median renter-household income of $54,570 and an overall median household income of $78,732 for the county. These figures are part of the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates and represent a snapshot of local conditions. See ACS table B25077 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: Burnet County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 27.4% of renter household income in Burnet 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 $1,319 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $1,156. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $52,760 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. Burnet County's $1,319 median is 32.6% above that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in Burnet County
Rent Burden
20.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,837
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.6%
of gross income
The median home in Burnet County may be a stretch
Median home value is $344,000. Estimated monthly cost: $2,746 vs. your max of $1,837.
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 Burnet County, Texas?
What is the median rent in Burnet County?
Is Burnet County affordable?
How does Burnet County's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in Burnet County?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in Burnet County, Texas? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in Burnet County
Whether you're buying in Burnet 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.