•  Humble ISD History

    1970s Cost of Living

    New House

    1970: $23,400

    1979: $58,500

    Average Income

    1970: $9,350 per year

    1979: $17,550 per year

    New Car

    1970: $3,900

    1979: $5,770

    Average Rent

    1970: $140 per month

    1979: $135 per month

    Movie Ticket

    1970: $1.50 each

    1979: $2.47 each

    Gasoline

    1970: 36 cents per gallon

    1979: 86 cents per gallon

    First Class Postage Stamps

    1970: 6 cents

    1979: 15 cents