Cheapest Places to Live in Texas (2026)
Looking for the most affordable cities in Texas? We ranked 55 Texas cities by median home value. The cheapest is San Diego (~$83,000); the Texas median is $261,000.
Most affordable cities in Texas
Ranked by median home value, lowest first:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego | $83,000 | $67 |
| 2 | Beaumont | $160,000 | $123 |
| 3 | Lubbock | $160,000 | $115 |
| 4 | Amarillo | $173,000 | $138 |
| 5 | Marshall | $182,000 | $133 |
| 6 | Corpus Christi | $184,000 | $155 |
| 7 | Temple | $187,000 | $151 |
| 8 | Wichita Falls | $189,000 | $123 |
| 9 | Brownsville | $189,000 | $160 |
| 10 | Laredo | $194,000 | $158 |
Most expensive cities in Texas
The priciest Texas markets by median home value:
| # | City | Median home value | $ / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frisco | $640,500 | $228 |
| 2 | Austin | $545,000 | $302 |
| 3 | Plano | $501,000 | $219 |
| 4 | McKinney | $472,500 | $208 |
| 5 | Weatherford | $462,000 | $239 |
| 6 | Richardson | $447,000 | $217 |
| 7 | Georgetown | $436,000 | $206 |
| 8 | Sugar Land | $425,000 | $181 |
| 9 | Round Rock | $390,000 | $196 |
| 10 | Carrollton | $389,000 | $215 |
How we rank Texas cities
Rankings use the typical (median) home value for each city from public market data (Realtor.com & Zillow research). Affordability also depends on incomes, taxes, and cost of living — see each city page for local detail. Directional estimates, not appraisals.
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Texas affordability: FAQ
What is the cheapest place to live in Texas? +
Based on median home value, San Diego is among the most affordable cities in Texas, with a typical home around $83,000 — well below the Texas median of $261,000.
What is the most expensive city in Texas? +
By median home value, Frisco is among the priciest in Texas, with a typical home around $640,500.
Is Texas an affordable place to live? +
The median home value in Texas is about $261,000 (10% more affordable than the U.S. median of $289,000), but prices vary widely by city — from around $83,000 to $640,500.