House hacking means living in one unit and renting the rest. Pre-filled with Texas median prices, rents, and tax rates. See your effective housing cost after rental income and savings versus renting.
Avg Cap Rate
5.8%
Median Price
$338K
Property Tax
1.25%
Vacancy Rate
9.2%
Local Factors
Effective Housing Cost
$667
Who Covers Your Costs
What does this mean?
Solid house hack. Your effective housing cost is well below typical market rent. You're building equity while keeping monthly costs manageable.
Keep running the numbers
House hacking in Texas changes the math on everything. Run the rest of the numbers.
Measure the annual return on your actual cash invested, factoring in financing, expenses, and rental income.
Calculate your monthly mortgage payment, total interest, and see a full cost breakdown.
Compare the total cost of ownership versus renting over time.