Average Electric Bill in Austin, TX
What a typical household in Austin pays per month, the kWh rate behind it, and how it compares — with the data basis stated on the page.
A typical household in Austin pays about $104.85/month for electricity at roughly 12.58¢/kWh. Basis: Austin Energy, 2024 annual average (EIA-861).
Bill trend (state level)
Average residential bill in Texas over 12 months — the rate environment Austin households pay into.
Where this number comes from
No black box: the utility behind the estimate, or the state fallback.
| Data basis | Austin Energy, 2024 annual average (EIA-861) |
|---|---|
| Utility | Austin Energy · 507,291 residential customers |
| State context | Texas: $208.75/mo average bill |
| Population | ≈ 962,000 (2020 Census, approx.) |
Your actual bill depends on home size, heating/cooling, and usage — the averages here are the benchmark, not your invoice.
Common questions
What is the average electric bill in Austin?
Expect roughly $104.85 per month for a typical household in Austin — based on Austin Energy annual data (2024), so your bill varies with home size, weather, and usage.
How much is electricity per kWh in Austin?
About 12.58¢ per kWh (Austin Energy, 2024 annual). Ratepayers in Austin pay the utility rate; check your bill for the exact per-kWh breakdown of supply and delivery.
Are bills in Austin higher or lower than the Texas average?
Austin Energy averages $104.85 — below the state average of $208.75.
Sources: EIA-861 2024 (Austin Energy) · EIA residential retail-sales series (Texas) · Census 2020 population. See methodology.