Cost of Living in Brackettville, TX

With a cost of living index of 60, Brackettville, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 40% cheaper than the national average and 27% below the Texas state average of 88. Brackettville is a small community of 1,471 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Brackettville's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $746 (43% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $57,100 (81% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 1.8x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Brackettville is $31,341, which is 58% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 29% of household income on rent. This is near the 30% threshold that financial experts generally consider the upper limit of affordability. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.