Income needed to buy a home
Haskell County, TX
$36,944
a year in household income to buy the typical Haskell County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$109,017
Down payment (10%)$10,902
Loan$98,115
Principal and interest (7.40%)$679/mo
Property tax (0.96% a year)$87/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$55/mo
Mortgage insurance$41/mo
Total monthly cost$862/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $60,653 a year, 64% more than it takes.
In Texas
Haskell County ranks #18 of 243 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Texas
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Cochran County | $61,203 | $20,843 |
| Hardeman County | $64,169 | $21,521 |
| Brooks County | $71,429 | $24,688 |
| Cottle County | $78,952 | $27,274 |
| Foard County | $80,527 | $28,391 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.