Cost of Living in Emhouse, TX

With a cost of living index of 75, Emhouse, TX is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 25% cheaper than the national average and 12% below the Texas state average of 88. Emhouse is a small community of 141 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Emhouse's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,156 (12% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $83,400 (73% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 2x the median household income — well within traditional affordability guidelines.

The median household income in Emhouse is $40,833, which is 46% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 34% of household income on rent. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, meaning many renters here are cost-burdened. 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.