Cost of Living in Kaufman County, Texas

$1,408/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$290,800

Median Home Value

46% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,408/mo

46% above state average

Median Home Value

$290,800

3% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

31.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Kaufman County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Kaufman County$1,408/mo

Texas Average$963/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,408/mo

Median Gross Rent

$290,800

Median Home Value

$1,608/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

31.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Kaufman County, Texas

Kaufman rents eat 19% of income

Renters in Kaufman County spend 19.1% of their income on housing, slightly above the national norm. At $1,408/month median rent against an $88,606 median household income, Kaufman households earn $13,851 more than the national median—but pay a premium on housing costs.

Above Texas average on affordability

Kaufman's 19.1% rent-to-income ratio ranks slightly worse than Texas's 18.1% state average, though median rents here ($1,408) are 46% higher than the state median ($963). The county sits in the middle tier of Texas counties for housing affordability.

Pricier than Kent, cheaper than Kendall

Kaufman's $1,408 rent falls between nearby Kent County ($856) and Kendall County ($1,576). Owner costs show a similar pattern: Kaufman's $1,608 monthly payment sits between Kent's $655 and Kendall's $1,717.

Nearly a third of income to housing

Combined renter and owner housing costs consume roughly 28% of Kaufman household income ($3,016 in monthly payments against $7,384 in monthly earnings). The county's above-average income helps offset housing costs that would strain lower-earning households elsewhere.

Kaufman: balance and commute distance

If you're relocating from higher-cost metros, Kaufman offers reasonable rents and strong incomes for Dallas-area proximity. Compare against Kent County to the west for deeper affordability, or Kendall County to the south if you want suburban amenities near San Antonio.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Kaufman County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

19.1%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$2,067

per month

Owner Cost Burden

21.8%

of gross income

The median home in Kaufman County may be a stretch

Median home value is $290,800. Estimated monthly cost: $2,322 vs. your max of $2,067.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio19.1%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Kaufman County, Texas?

Kaufman County, Texas has a median monthly rent of $1,408/mo and a median home value of $290,800. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 31.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Kaufman County?

The median gross rent in Kaufman County is $1,408/mo. This is 46% above state average for Texas.

Is Kaufman County affordable?

Kaufman County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 31.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Kaufman County's rent compare to the state average?

Kaufman County's median rent of $1,408/mo is 46% above state average of $963/mo for Texas.

What is the median home value in Kaufman County?

The median home value in Kaufman County, Texas is $290,800. This is 3% above the national median home value of $281,900.