Most Affordable in Texas

Top 100 cities ranked by most affordable

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees
Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.
Best Cities for Remote Workers
Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.
Best Cities for Families
Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.
Best Cities for Young Professionals
High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.
Most Affordable Cities
The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.
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All Countries  ·  United States  ·  Texas

Most Affordable - Texas

1 Raymondville $48,200
2 Marlin $49,800
3 Olivarez $68,000
4 Donna $68,500
5 Mila Doce $72,600
6 Doolittle $74,600
7 Littlefield $75,400
8 Cameron Park $75,500
9 Breckenridge $76,400
10 Sweetwater $84,000
11 Childress $84,200
12 San Benito $85,100
13 Lamesa $85,800
14 Slaton $86,400
15 Crystal City $86,500
16 Roma $87,700
17 Robstown $89,500
18 Salida del Sol Estates $89,600
19 Vernon $89,700
20 Borger $90,000
21 Elsa $90,600
22 Mexia $92,900
23 Doffing $93,300
24 Eidson Road $94,400
25 Hutchins $95,500
26 Pampa $95,800
27 Beeville $96,400
28 Port Arthur $96,900
29 La Feria $99,100
30 Muleshoe $100,100
31 La Homa $101,400
32 Snyder $102,500
33 Brady $102,900
34 Aldine $104,600
35 San Elizario $106,500
36 Pearsall $107,300
37 Mercedes $107,700
38 Alice $107,700
39 Plainview $107,800
40 Hereford $109,100
41 Sinton $109,300
42 Palmview $109,400
43 Brownfield $109,900
44 Canutillo $110,300
45 Wilmer $111,200
46 West Livingston $111,400
47 Pharr $111,500
48 Vidor $111,600
49 Cameron $112,800
50 Rio Grande City $113,400
51 Town of Pecos $113,800
52 Willis $113,900
53 Sandy Oaks $115,000
54 Galena Park $116,400
55 Brookshire $117,000
56 Edna $117,500
57 Bellmead $117,600
58 San Juan $118,200
59 Hillsboro $118,400
60 Freeport $118,900
61 Weslaco $119,200
62 Kermit $119,300
63 Alamo $119,300
64 Crockett $119,500
65 Jacksonville $120,800
66 Port Isabel $120,900
67 Port Lavaca $121,000
68 Jacinto City $121,100
69 Iowa Park $121,800
70 Brownsville $122,400
71 Los Fresnos $123,300
72 Brownwood $123,700
73 Commerce $124,800
74 Harlingen $125,700
75 Levelland $126,200
76 Alton $126,600
77 Liberty $127,200
78 Paris $128,300
79 Jasper $130,200
80 Perryton $130,800
81 Socorro $131,200
82 Uvalde $131,600
83 Marshall $133,000
84 West Odessa $134,100
85 Yoakum $134,100
86 Kingsville $134,600
87 Homestead Meadows South $135,100
88 Big Spring $138,800
89 Wichita Falls $142,600
90 Del Rio $143,200
91 Burkburnett $143,500
92 Sansom Park $144,600
93 Hempstead $145,700
94 McGregor $146,000
95 Mineral Wells $146,100
96 Orange $147,200
97 Primera $147,200
98 Wharton $149,300
99 Bay City $149,800
100 Seminole $151,000

The most affordable housing markets in Texas offer opportunities for homeownership at a fraction of the cost of major metros. Raymondville has a median home value of just $48,200.

Affordable housing markets often feature lower costs of living overall, making them attractive to retirees, remote workers, and families building wealth through homeownership. Many of these cities offer solid community amenities despite their lower price points.

While low home values make homeownership accessible, they may also reflect limited job markets or slower economic growth. The rise of remote work has created new opportunities for these communities to attract residents who can earn higher salaries from distant employers.

Did You Know?

  • 1. In Raymondville, the median home costs just $48,200 - less than a new luxury car.
  • 2. Affordable housing markets have seen increased interest since the rise of remote work, as buyers can earn higher salaries from anywhere.
  • 3. Many of the most affordable cities are in the South and Midwest, where land costs and construction expenses are lower.

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