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Cost of Living in Falfurrias, TX

Population: 4,443 | Texas

55
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Falfurrias is 45% less expensive than the national average.

37
Housing
26
Home Values
95
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Falfurrias, TX: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 55, Falfurrias, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 45% cheaper than the national average and 33% below the Texas state average of 88. Falfurrias is a small community of 4,443 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Falfurrias's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $491 (63% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $78,500 (74% 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 Falfurrias is $38,696, which is 49% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 15% of household income on rent. This is a comfortable ratio, well below the 30% threshold that financial experts recommend as a maximum. Lower incomes here are balanced by the significantly lower cost of living, stretching each dollar further.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Falfurrias. The area sees an average annual temperature of 73.3°F, with summers averaging 85°F and winters around 60°F. Annual rainfall totals 27 inches spread over roughly 82 days.

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.

Income

Median Household Income
$38,696
vs US Median ($75,149)
-49%

Housing

Median Rent
$491/mo
Median Home Value
$78,500
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$453/mo

Climate in Falfurrias

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

73.3°F
Avg Temperature
27"
Rainfall / Year
82d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 69 73 78 84 89 94 96 97 92 86 78 71
Avg °F 58 62 67 74 80 84 86 86 82 75 66 59
Low °F 47 51 57 64 70 75 76 76 72 64 54 48
Rain" 1.2 1.2 1.8 1.8 3.5 3.2 1.4 2.3 4.8 2.9 1.4 1.7

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