The average monthly bill in Texas is around $178.20 per month. That’s based on data from the Energy Information Administration assuming an average rate of 15.55 cents per kWh and typical 2,000 square foot Texas home that uses 1,146 kWh a month.
Your bill will vary based on where you live, the size of your home and how conservative you are with your air conditioning. The good news? The average cost of electricity in Texas is 11% less than the national average.
Key Takeaways
- The average electricity bill in Texas is $178.20, plus taxes and fees. That’s based on an average rate per kWh of 15.55 cents multiplied by average Texas electricity usage of 1,146 kWh a month.
- You can calculate your estimated annual kWh usage based on 6.77 kWh/square foot.
- Electricity usage for your home depends on the size, age and energy efficiency of the home; your personal habits; and the number of occupants.
In this Article
- What is the Average Electricity Bill in Texas?
- How to Estimate Electricity Usage Based on Square Footage
- Electricity Cost Based on Type of Home or Number of Inhabitants
- What is the Average Electric Bill in Houston?
- What is the Average Electric Bill in Dallas?
Related Topic: How to Find Cheap Power in Texas.
What is the Average Electricity Bill in Texas?
The average energy bill in Texas is much higher than the national average. That’s driven not so much by the cost of electricity, since Texas has some of the lowest rates in the country, but by the usage level.
By multiplying the average electricity cost per kWh by the average kWh per month in Texas, you will get the average electric utility bill in Texas. We walk through the steps below.
Want more info? View our article on electricity usage and cost by state updated monthly.
What is the average cost of electricity in Texas?
The average cost of electricity in Texas is 15.55 cents per kWh. That’s based on EIA data for April 2025. That includes both regulated and deregulated Texas markets. The average is based on both electricity and delivery costs. You’ll see updated information below.
Below you will find average electricity rates in Texas, updated daily with information on ElectricityPlans.com. This gives you a good idea of what to look for when shopping.
Average Electricity Rates in Texas – Updated Daily
- Average electricity rate in AEP Texas Central: 15.78¢ per kWh
- Average electricity rate in AEP Texas North: 17.18¢ per kWh
- Average electricity rate in CenterPoint Energy: 17.18¢ per kWh
- Average electricity rate in Lubbock Power & Light: 16.52¢ per kWh
- Average electricity rate in Oncor: 16.52¢ per kWh
- Average electricity rate in TNMP: 17.53¢ per kWh
How much electricity does the average home in Texas use?
The average home in Texas uses 1,146 kWh a month, or 13,752 kWh a year, based on EIA data.
Texas homes use more electricity than the national average, for two reasons – bigger homes and higher usage for cooling. You can find more about what uses the most electricity in the home in our article on that topic.
What’s the average electricity bill in Texas?
Multiplying the average cost of electricity per kWh by the average kwh per month, you get the average electricity bill in Texas.
The average electricity bill in Texas is $178.20, plus taxes and fees. That’s based on an average rate per kWh of 15.55 cents (EIA April 2025 data) multiplied by average Texas electricity usage of 1,146 kWh a month.
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How to Estimate Electricity Usage Based on Square Footage
We know from realtor websites that an average Texas home is 2,031 square feet. And we also know from EIA data that the average home in Texas uses 13,752 kWh a year. Doing the math that’s 6.77 kWh per square foot for a home in Texas. The chart below shows estimated electricity usage per square foot for a Texas home. Great tool to have if you are moving to Texas!
| Square Footage | Average Monthly kWh Usage | Average Annual kWh Usage |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 282 | 3,386 |
| 750 | 423 | 5,078 |
| 1000 | 564 | 6,771 |
| 1250 | 705 | 8,464 |
| 1500 | 846 | 10,157 |
| 1750 | 987 | 11,849 |
| 2000 | 1,129 | 13,542 |
| 2250 | 1,270 | 15,235 |
| 2500 | 1,411 | 16,928 |
| 2750 | 1,552 | 18,620 |
| 3000 | 1,693 | 20,313 |
| 3250 | 1,834 | 22,006 |
| 3500 | 1,975 | 23,699 |
| 3750 | 2,116 | 25,391 |
| 4000 | 2,257 | 27,084 |
| 4250 | 2,398 | 28,777 |
| 4500 | 2,539 | 30,470 |
| 4750 | 2,680 | 32,162 |
| 5000 | 2,821 | 33,855 |
A 2000 sq foot home in Texas will use around 13,752 kWh a year or 1,146 kWh a month. You can estimate Texas home electricity usage by assuming 6.77 kWh/square foot.
Your electricity usage is going to vary tremendously based on the age and energy efficiency of your home, and your heating and cooling habits. If you are buying an older home, consider doing a DIY Home Energy Audit. That can tell you where the problem areas are.
The best thing you can do when you are moving into a new home is ask for utility bill information from your realtor or the person you are buying / renting the home from. And then make sure you shop for your electricity based on your average monthly electricity usage.
We recommend buying a fixed rate electricity plan, especially if it’s for a new home where you don’t know what your electricity usage will be.
Electricity Cost Based on Type of Home or Number of Inhabitants
A lot of people look for the cost of electricity for a specific size or type of home to estimated their bills. Some people even search for electricity usage based on how many people occupy a home! In this section, we have FAQs for some of the most common search queries.
A one-bedroom apartment in Texas is usually around 750 square feet. And a typical home in Texas uses 6.77 kWh per square foot annually, so your small apartment will use 5,078 kWh annually or 423 kWh a month. Based on 15.55 cents per kWh (EIA April 2025) the average electricity bill for a one bedroom apartment is $65.78/month.
A two-bedroom apartment in Texas is usually around 1000 square feet. And a typical home in Texas uses 6.77 kWh per square foot annually, so your small apartment will use 6,771 kWh annually or 564 kWh a month. Based on 15.55 cents per kWh (EIA April 2025) the average electricity bill for a two bedroom apartment is $87.70/month.
A 4,000 square foot home in Texas will use around 2,257 kWh a month. Based on 15.55 cents per kWh (EIA April 2025) your average electricity bill for a 4000 square foot home is $351/month.
If a household of three people correlates with a three-bedroom single-family home, their average electricity bill in Texas will range from $130 to $200 based on season and energy consumption habits. However, this figure will drop for three people sharing an apartment or a smaller-sized property.
What is the Average Electric Bill in Houston?
In Houston, it’s not just the heat, it’s the humidity. Since Houston has a higher level of humidity, it takes us more air conditioning to cool our homes to a comforable level. Homes in the Houston area have the highest electricity usage in Texas.
Based on ERCOT data, the average home in the Houston / Centerpoint area uses around 15,600 kWh a year, or 1,300 kWh a month.
The average electricity rate in Houston is 17.53¢ per kWh based on rates as of 08/08/2025. That's based on a typical home in Houston using 1300 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Houston is $227.89.
That average electricity usage level includes single family homes and multi-family homes / apartments. So if you have a large home (the average size home in Houston is 1952 square feet) you may pay more than that.
Your average electric bill for your Houston home may be more or less than that. It will depend on the age and energy efficiency of your property, your preferences for air conditioning setting, and the number of people in your household. And it depends on the price per kWh you are paying for your electricity plan.
Houston electricity rates are competitive. You can easily compare electricity rates online.
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What is the Average Electric Bill in Dallas?
Based on ERCOT data, the average home in the Dallas / Oncor area uses around 11,255 kWh a year, or 937 kWh a month.
The average electricity rate in Dallas is 17.53¢ per kWh based on rates as of 08/08/2025. That's based on a typical home in Dallas using 937 kWh. The average monthly electricity bill in Dallas is $164.26.
That average electricity usage level includes single family homes and multi-family homes (apartments). But the reality is, Dallas has some of the largest homes in the country. The average size home in Dallas is 1,861 square feet. So your usage may be 10-15% higher than the numbers shown above.
So why is the average electricity bill in Dallas cheaper than the average electricity bill in Houston?
First, Dallas is a more moderate climate than Houston. They have less humidity, and fewer days that the air conditioning is running. They are also more likely to have snow in the winter, switching to natural gas for their heating.
Second, wholesale power in the Dallas area is cheaper than in the Houston area. That means not only do they use less, they pay less for it per kWh.
And third, delivery rates in Dallas (Oncor) are cheaper than delivery rates in Houston (Centerpoint).
Want more? Here’s our guide to finding the best electricity rates in Dallas.
