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Cost of Living in Hartley, TX

Population: 514 | Texas

95
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Hartley is 5% less expensive than the national average.

117
Housing
61
Home Values
95
Regional Price

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

With a cost of living index of 95, Hartley, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 8% above the Texas state average of 88. Hartley is a small community of 514 residents.

Housing costs are the biggest factor in Hartley's cost of living. The median monthly rent is $1,538 (17% above the US median of $1,319), and the median home value sits at $186,700 (39% below the national median of $304,900). At current prices, the median home costs roughly 3.5x the median household income — a moderately affordable ratio by today's standards.

The median household income in Hartley is $54,050, which is 28% 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.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Hartley. The area sees an average annual temperature of 56.8°F, with summers averaging 77°F and winters around 37°F. Annual rainfall totals 15.6 inches spread over roughly 61 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
$54,050
vs US Median ($75,149)
-28%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,538/mo
Median Home Value
$186,700
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,458/mo

Climate in Hartley

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

56.8°F
Avg Temperature
15.6"
Rainfall / Year
61d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 51 55 64 71 80 90 94 91 84 73 61 51
Avg °F 36 40 47 55 65 75 79 77 70 57 45 36
Low °F 21 24 31 39 50 60 64 63 55 42 30 22
Rain" 0.5 0.4 0.9 1.3 1.7 2.2 2.5 2.2 1.3 1.6 0.5 0.5

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