What does housing cost in Houston in 2026?

Housing in Houston runs to about €1,122 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Houston?

Asking rent in Houston stands at 1,313 €/month.

What are property prices in Houston?

To buy in Houston, expect 253,400 €.

Cost of Living in Houston, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Houston — 2026

Houston has 2,300,419 residents and lies in Texas. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,122 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 216,600 €. Median income is 53,760 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 25% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Houston

Rent

Median rent: 1,122 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 216,600 €

Income

Median household income: 53,760 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,422 €/year

Quality of life — Houston

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

31,6 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

19,4 %

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