Here's what it costs to live in Baytown, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,217 per month, while the typical home is valued around $187,900. Households earn a median of $61,699 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$61,699
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,217
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$187,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
None
No state income tax on wages
State Sales Tax
6.25%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
84,538
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Baytown?
The cost of living index for Baytown is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Baytown?
The median gross rent in Baytown is $1,217 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Baytown?
The median household income in Baytown is $61,699 per year.
What is the median home value in Baytown?
The median home value in Baytown is $187,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Baytown?
Air quality data for Baytown is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Baytown?
Texas has no state income tax on wages and a statewide sales tax of 6.25% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology