Eagle Pass, TX at a glance
Median household income
$57,207$4,767 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Eagle Pass, TX?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Eagle Pass, TX? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Eagle Pass, TX MSA, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $814 | $9,768 | $32,560 | 17.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $888 | $10,656 | $35,520 | 18.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $973 | $11,676 | $38,920 | 20.4% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,337 | $16,044 | $53,480 | 28% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | 31.4% |
What a typical income covers in Eagle Pass, TX
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $57,207 a year ($4,767 a month before tax).
What $57,207 leaves after Texas taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Texas tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Eagle Pass, TX: common questions
What is the median household income in Eagle Pass, TX?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Eagle Pass, TX is $57,207 per year (approximately $4,767 per month).
What is the average rent in Eagle Pass, TX?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $814 for a studio, $888 for one bedroom, $973 for two, $1,337 for three and $1,499 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Eagle Pass, TX expensive to live in?
Prices there run 16.2% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 83.8, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Eagle Pass, TX?
To keep a $973 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $38,920 a year, or $3,243 a month. That is 68% of what the typical household in Eagle Pass, TX earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Eagle Pass, TX?
On the local median income of $57,207 ($4,767 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,384 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,430 for everything else and $953 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $973 takes 41% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Eagle Pass, TX?
Homes in Texas paid 15.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $143. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.