Cost of Living in Orason, TX
Population: 697 | Texas
Orason is 5% less expensive than the national average.
Cost of Living in Orason, TX: What You Need to Know
With a cost of living index of 95, Orason, TX is slightly more affordable than average. Living here is 5% cheaper than the national average and 7% above the Texas state average of 88. Orason is a small community of 697 residents.
The median household income in Orason is $71,386, which is 5% lower than the national median of $75,149.
Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Orason. The area sees an average annual temperature of 74.8°F, with summers averaging 85°F and winters around 63°F. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches spread over roughly 73 days.
Everyday prices in the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.
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
- $71,386
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -5%
Housing
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $955/mo
Everyday Prices in Orason
BLS Average Prices for the Brownsville-Harlingen, TX (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
Climate in Orason
NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 70 | 74 | 78 | 83 | 88 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 90 | 85 | 78 | 72 |
| Avg °F | 61 | 65 | 70 | 75 | 81 | 84 | 85 | 85 | 83 | 77 | 69 | 63 |
| Low °F | 52 | 56 | 62 | 68 | 73 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 75 | 69 | 61 | 54 |
| Rain" | 1.0 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.3 |