New Caney, TX Utility & Living Guide

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New Caney, Texas Utility & Living Guide

New Caney is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas, United States, located within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. As of 2010, the population of the New Caney area is 19,987.

Last updated: August 10, 2026
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$474/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$45,200
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Living in New Caney, summers are intense — Aug highs average 93.2°F, while winters stay mild, with Jan lows rarely below 45.7°F. At just 1019 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. Annual rainfall reaches 73.3 inches, mostly summer thunderstorms. Median household income: $55,625. With a 12.8% poverty rate and 70.1% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 65 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$145/mo

Local utility provider
🔥 Gas

$35/mo

Local gas utility
💧 Water

$40/mo

Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Municipal waste management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$310/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$474/mo
2 Bedrooms$527/mo
3 Bedrooms$658/mo
Median Home Price$45,200
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in New Caney.

Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

96

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-4

Groceries

94

Transportation

97

Healthcare

92

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate1.6%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

55

Higher = safer
School Rating

6

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$900/mo

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Population: 5,000

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📊 New Caney — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$55,625
🏠 Homeownership Rate
70.1%
🔑 Renter Rate
29.9%
📉 Poverty Rate
12.8%
💼 Unemployment Rate
5.1%
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