Cost of Living in Tarrant County, Texas

$1,447/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$294,100

Median Home Value

50% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,447/mo

50% above state average

Median Home Value

$294,100

4% above national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

32.0%

% 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 Tarrant County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Tarrant County$1,447/mo

Texas Average$963/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,447/mo

Median Gross Rent

$294,100

Median Home Value

$1,630/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

32.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Tarrant County, Texas

Tarrant rents hit above-average affordability stress

Tarrant County's 21.2% rent-to-income ratio significantly exceeds both Texas's 18.1% average and the national benchmark, driven by median rent of $1,447 monthly. However, the county's median household income of $81,905 edges above the national median of $74,755, reflecting Fort Worth–Dallas's higher-wage job market.

Among Texas's priciest markets

Tarrant County—home to Fort Worth and Arlington—ranks in the upper tier of Texas housing costs, with median rent $484 above the state average. The county's stronger incomes partially offset high rents, but affordability pressures remain acute for lower-wage workers.

More expensive than rural West Texas

Tarrant's $1,447 median rent dwarfs rural West Texas counties but remains lower than Dallas's even pricier urban core. As a major metro area, Tarrant trades affordability for job density and economic opportunity.

Rent devours over one-fifth of income

Renters spend 21.2% of their median $81,905 income on housing, or roughly $1,447 monthly, straining household budgets. Homeowners face even steeper costs: monthly payments average $1,630 on a median home value of $294,100, eating 23.9% of household income.

Relocation requires job market leverage

Tarrant County's metro dynamism justifies higher housing costs if you're securing a higher-wage position in Fort Worth or Arlington. But if you're moving without a new job locked in, scout salaries carefully—you'll need that metro premium to justify the price of entry.

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See how your income compares to housing costs in Tarrant County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

21.2%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,911

per month

Owner Cost Burden

23.9%

of gross income

The median home in Tarrant County may be a stretch

Median home value is $294,100. Estimated monthly cost: $2,348 vs. your max of $1,911.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio21.2%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Tarrant County, Texas has a median monthly rent of $1,447/mo and a median home value of $294,100. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 32.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Tarrant County?

The median gross rent in Tarrant County is $1,447/mo. This is 50% above state average for Texas.

Is Tarrant County affordable?

Tarrant County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 32.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

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

Tarrant County's median rent of $1,447/mo is 50% above state average of $963/mo for Texas.

What is the median home value in Tarrant County?

The median home value in Tarrant County, Texas is $294,100. This is 4% above the national median home value of $281,900.