Here's what it costs to live in Fort Hood, Texas, based on the latest US government data. The median rent runs $1,368 per month. Households earn a median of $59,661 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
$59,661
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,368
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
N/A
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
25,786
Latest estimate
Median Age
21.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Fort Hood?
The cost of living index for Fort Hood is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Fort Hood?
The median gross rent in Fort Hood is $1,368 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Fort Hood?
The median household income in Fort Hood is $59,661 per year.
What is the median home value in Fort Hood?
Median home value data for Fort Hood is not yet available.
How is the air quality in Fort Hood?
Air quality data for Fort Hood is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Fort Hood?
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