In Texas, most security system projects cost between $99.00 and $1,500 per job, with a typical price near $400. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.
Typical security system cost
$99.00 – $1,500
per job · typical $400
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Security system cost breakdown
- DIY kit$99.00 – $300typical $200
- Professional install (basic)$300 – $700typical $500
- Full smart system$700 – $1,500typical $1,000
At a glance
- Typical range$99.00 – $1,500
- Unitper job
- Cities covered91
What Home Security costs
Cost covers a security alarm package including control panel, sensors, and installation. Monthly monitoring fees are separate, typically $20–$60. Prices vary by equipment quality, number of sensors, and whether it's DIY or professionally installed.
By city in Texas
- Abilene
- Allen
- Amarillo
- Arlington
- Atascocita
- Austin
- Baytown
- Beaumont
- Bedford
- Brownsville
- Bryan
- Burleson
- Carrollton
- Cedar Hill
- Cedar Park
- Channelview
- College Station
- Conroe
- Coppell
- Corpus Christi
- Dallas
- DeSoto
- Denton
- Duncanville
- Edinburg
- El Paso
- Euless
- Farmers Branch
- Flower Mound
- Fort Worth
- Friendswood
- Frisco
- Galveston
- Garland
- Georgetown
- Grand Prairie
- Grapevine
- Haltom City
- Harlingen
- Houston
- Hurst
- Irving
- Keller
- Killeen
- Kyle
- Lake Jackson
- Laredo
- League City
- Leander
- Lewisville
- Little Elm
- Longview
- Lubbock
- McAllen
- McKinney
- Mesquite
- Midland
- Mission
- Mission Bend
- Missouri City
- New Braunfels
- North Richland Hills
- Odessa
- Pasadena
- Pearland
- Pflugerville
- Pharr
- Plano
- Port Arthur
- Richardson
- Rockwall
- Rosenberg
- Round Rock
- Rowlett
- San Angelo
- San Antonio
- Schertz
- Sherman
- Spring
- Sugar Land
- Temple
- Texarkana
- Texas City
- The Colony
- The Woodlands
- Tyler
- Waco
- Waxahachie
- Weslaco
- Wichita Falls
- Wylie
Frequently asked questions
What does a typical security system cost?
Expect $400 for equipment and installation, plus $20–$60 monthly monitoring. DIY kits start under $200.
Why do prices vary so much?
Equipment quality, number of sensors, smart features, and monitoring contract length drive costs. Professional installation adds labor.
How can I save money?
Choose DIY, buy during promotions, or sign longer contracts for lower monthly rates. Compare quotes from multiple providers.