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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.
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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🏠 Housing
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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
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $474/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $527/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $658/mo |
| Median Home Price | $45,200 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
| 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 Tax | 6.25% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.6% |
Family & Relocation
Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index
55
Higher = safer
School Rating
6
GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare
$900/mo
City Pulse
Population Trend
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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