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Glenn Heights, TX

Stretch

The cost of living in Glenn Heights, TX is 5% above the national average (Cost Index: 105). Homes here are typically valued around $328,289, compared to the $303,400 national median. The median household income is $79,739 — overall, living costs and earnings are reasonably balanced in this area.

Glenn Heights sits in the stretch zone: not impossible, but household feasibility will depend heavily on rent, down payment, debt load, and whether you are renting or buying. Start with the verdict panel, then compare scenarios before treating this city as affordable.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Safe

Based on your household income, housing mode, local rent, home value, property tax, and mortgage assumptions for Glenn Heights.

Monthly Housing
$1,544/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
23%
Healthy
Residual Cash
$4,601/mo
After housing and debt · $1,534/person
Rent vs Buy
Renting is the lower-pressure baseline
Main pressure: home prices
Assumptions
Housing Mode
Confidence: MediumHome source: ZILLOWRent source: ACSBEA proxy: msaHousehold size: 3Down payment: 20%Fixed burden: 31%
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Cost Index
105
Average
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$328,289
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $252,200
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,544/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$79,739
National: $78,538
Population
17,175
Purchasing Power
97
100 = national baseline

Cost of Living Breakdown

Each index uses 100 as the US national average. A score of 150 means 50% more expensive; 80 means 20% cheaper.

Housing Cost Index
108 / 100
8% above average
Rent Index
115 / 100
15% above average
Goods & Groceries
103 / 100
About the same as most US cities
Utilities
91 / 100
Typical utility costs
Healthcare & Services
100 / 100
In line with national average
Overall Index
105
Average

Glenn Heights Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $328,289 and Texas's property tax rate of 1.6%.

Household Housing Budget

Local median household income is shown only as a place-side affordability input. Personal salary, filing status, and take-home pay analysis belong in salary.city.

Local Household Income
$79,739
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
23%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
4.1x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Glenn Heights looks structurally manageable for a household budget. For a specific job offer, filing status, payroll taxes, or salary equivalence across cities, run the income-side decision in salary.city.

Property Tax in Glenn Heights, TX

Est. Annual Property Tax
$5,253
Monthly Impact
$438
Added to your mortgage
Effective Rate
1.60%
National avg: ~1.00%

Texas Place Tax Context

Tax TypeTexasNational Avg
Property Tax Rate1.60%1.00%
Top Income Tax RateNo State Income Tax~5.0%
State Sales Tax8.19%~5.0%

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Glenn Heights, TX: 108
Rent Prices
115

FAQ: Living in Glenn Heights

What is the cost of living like in Glenn Heights, TX?+

Living costs in Glenn Heights land close to the national average, with a Cost Index of 105 (where 100 = the US baseline). Housing is the largest variable: the median home value here is $328,289, and typical monthly rents run around $1,544. Groceries and utilities are in line with what you would find in most US cities.

How does Glenn Heights fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,544, while local median household income is $79,739. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 23% before utilities and other costs. For a specific job offer, filing status, or take-home pay scenario, use salary.city.

How much are taxes in Glenn Heights, TX?+

Texas is one of the few states with no state income tax, which can save residents thousands of dollars per year. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%. On a home worth $328,289, that translates to roughly $5,253 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.19% on everyday purchases.

How much does it cost to rent in Glenn Heights, TX?+

The typical monthly rent in Glenn Heights is around $1,544. That's about 15% higher than the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $328,289, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Glenn Heights, TX?+

The median home in Glenn Heights is valued at $328,289. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,660/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 79% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Glenn Heights?+

Grocery prices in Glenn Heights are about average compared to the rest of the US (index: 103, where 100 is the national average). Utility bills (electricity, gas, water) are about typical (index: 91). Overall, these everyday costs shouldn't cause major surprises if you're moving from another similarly-sized US city.

What is Glenn Heights, TX like to live in?+

Glenn Heights is a small town with a population of about 17,175. The median age of residents is 34.6, which is close to the national median. The local poverty rate is 11.81%, near the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in Texas

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Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Texas

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Reviewed by LivabilityCalc Research Team
Financial Data Analysts · Census & Economic Data Specialists
Data Sources & Methodology
  • Real Estate & Housing: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI, Smoothed & Seasonally Adjusted) and Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI). Structural fallback utilizes U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates.
  • Goods, Utilities & Services: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) Metropolitan Area Regional Price Parities (MARPP), incorporating verified State Nonmetropolitan averages.
  • Mortgage Rates: Freddie Mac 30-Year Fixed Rate Mortgage Average in the United States (PMMS) via Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
  • Tax Context: State-level property, sales, and income-tax context used for place-side relocation planning. Personal take-home pay and offer analysis are handled by salary.city.
  • Index Methodology: Weighting matrix derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Expenditure Surveys (CEX) distributional models. Baseline standardized at 100. (Read methodology details)
Last data update: March 2026 · Mortgage rates updated monthly