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Cost of Living in Graford, TX

Population: 632 | Texas

68
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Graford is 32% less expensive than the national average.

66
Housing
35
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 68, Graford, TX is one of the most affordable cities in the country. Living here is 32% cheaper than the national average and 19% below the Texas state average of 88. Graford is a small community of 632 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Graford's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $875 (34% below the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $106,700 (65% 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 Graford is $57,917, which is 23% lower than the national median of $75,149. Residents spend roughly 18% 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 Graford. The area sees an average annual temperature of 65.1°F, with summers averaging 82°F and winters around 47°F. Annual rainfall totals 31.8 inches spread over roughly 77 days. The mild climate is a draw for many residents and keeps utility costs moderate year-round.

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
$57,917
vs US Median ($75,149)
-23%

Housing

Median Rent
$875/mo
Median Home Value
$106,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$686/mo

Climate in Graford

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

65.1°F
Avg Temperature
31.8"
Rainfall / Year
77d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 58 62 71 78 85 92 96 96 89 79 67 59
Avg °F 45 50 58 65 73 80 84 84 76 66 55 47
Low °F 33 37 45 52 61 68 71 71 64 53 43 34
Rain" 1.6 2.2 3.0 2.6 4.0 3.6 2.1 2.5 2.7 3.3 2.4 1.9

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