Here's what it costs to live in Fort Hood, Texas, based on the latest US government data. The median rent runs $1,406 per month. Households earn a median of $62,835 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$62,835
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,406
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
N/A
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
26,814
Latest estimate
Median Age
22 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
4
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,100
Per month
Avg Home Value
$101,525
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 76541 | — | $824 | $87,400 |
| ZIP 76543 | — | $1,036 | $123,100 |
| ZIP 76544 | — | $1,291 | $9,999 |
| ZIP 76549 | — | $1,248 | $185,600 |
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.3%
The cost of living index for Fort Hood is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Fort Hood is $1,406 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Hood is $62,835 per year.
Median home value data for Fort Hood is not yet available.
Air quality data for Fort Hood is not yet available.
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
