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Hutchins, TX

High Pressure

The cost of living in Hutchins, TX is 7% below the national average (Cost Index: 93). Homes here are typically valued around $244,707, compared to the $303,400 national median. The median household income is $45,250 — overall, living costs and earnings are reasonably balanced in this area.

Hutchins already reads as a high-pressure housing market, with 36% rent burden, 5.4x home-price-to-income, and a housing index of 81. Treat this page as a stress test for rent, mortgage, and tax burden before assuming the move works.Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 · BEA RPP 2023 · Zillow ZHVI

Data Updated: March 2026
Housing Feasibility Verdict
Stretch

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

Monthly Housing
$1,370/mo
Lower of rent or buy scenario
Housing Burden
36%
Stretch
Residual Cash
$1,901/mo
After housing and debt · $634/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: 50%
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Cost Index
93
Average
Based on housing costs · See methodology
Median Home Value
$244,707
Zillow ZHVI Market Rate • Census ACS: $95,500
National: $303,400
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
Source: Census ACS
National: $1,348/mo
Household Income
$45,250
National: $78,538
Population
5,713
Purchasing Power
62
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
81 / 100
19% below average
Rent Index
102 / 100
Close to 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
93
Average

Hutchins Mortgage Calculator

Pre-filled with the local median home value of $244,707 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
$45,250
Census ACS place context
Rent Burden Estimate
36%
Typical annual rent / local household income
Home Price to Income
5.4x
Typical home value / local household income
Use this section to judge whether Hutchins 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 Hutchins, TX

Est. Annual Property Tax
$3,915
Monthly Impact
$326
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%

Compare Hutchins to Another City

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost Index Comparison (100 = National Avg)

Housing CostsNational Avg: 100
Hutchins, TX: 81
Rent Prices
102

FAQ: Living in Hutchins

Is Hutchins, TX an affordable place to live?+

Yes — everyday expenses in Hutchins run about 7% below the US average (Cost Index: 93). Housing is especially affordable: the median home is valued around $244,707, compared to the $303,400 national median. Monthly rent is typically around $1,370, versus $1,348 nationally.

How does Hutchins fit a household housing budget?+

Start with housing. Typical monthly rent is $1,370, while local median household income is $45,250. That implies a rent-burden proxy of about 36% 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 Hutchins, 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 $244,707, that translates to roughly $3,915 per year in property taxes. Sales tax (state + local) averages around 8.19% on everyday purchases.

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

The typical monthly rent in Hutchins is around $1,370. That's close to the $1,348 national median. For comparison, the median home value here is $244,707, so buyers should also factor in mortgage payments, property taxes, and insurance.

How much does a house cost in Hutchins, TX?+

The median home in Hutchins is valued at $244,707. With 20% down and a 6.5% mortgage rate, you'd be looking at roughly $1,237/month for principal and interest alone — before property taxes and insurance. About 50% of residents here own their homes.

Are groceries and utilities expensive in Hutchins?+

Grocery prices in Hutchins 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 Hutchins, TX like to live in?+

Hutchins is a small town with a population of about 5,713. The median age of residents is 29.8, skewing younger — often a sign of a college town or fast-growing area. The local poverty rate is 28.38%, above the national average of 12.4%.

Lower-Pressure Alternatives in Texas

If Hutchins feels tight, start with these same-state cities that look easier on rent burden or buy-side pressure.

Higher-Pressure Comparisons in Texas

Use these city pages when you want to compare Hutchins against tougher same-state markets before deciding whether the current city is already a stretch.

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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