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.
Median Household Income
$62,835
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,406
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
| 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
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,301
Per month
Avg Home Value
$199,000
Census ACS
Healthcare Score
51.5
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.3%
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 $1,406 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 $62,835 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?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
