How many renters in Alamo Heights, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.4% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Alamo Heights, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.4% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.0% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.8% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Alamo Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Alamo Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.9% (±8.7 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 26.9% (±11.7 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.7% (±10.0 points) | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.1% (±4.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±8.5 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.8 points) | 44.2% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Alamo Heights against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Alamo Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.4% (±16.2 points) | 53.4% (±1.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.0% (±13.8 points) | 44.2% (±0.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.8% (±5.5 points) | 31.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,013 (±$14,587) | $49,697 (±$975) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,727 (±$792) | $1,354 (±$12) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Alamo Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bexar County (53.4%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Bexar County, Alamo Heights ranks 20 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 883 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Alamo Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Heights | — | 39.4% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Olmos Park | 1.2 mi | 55.4% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terrell Hills | 1.3 mi | 75.1% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Antonio | 3.7 mi | 53.7% (±1.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Hills | 4.2 mi | 62.4% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Balcones Heights | 4.9 mi | 68.8% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Kirby | 5.2 mi | 40.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windcrest | 5.7 mi | 55.2% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollywood Park | 8.1 mi | 91.6% (±62.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Balcones Heights, TX (68.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | China Grove | 54.6% (±60.7 points) |
| 15 | San Antonio | 53.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 | Somerset | 48.6% (±22.6 points) |
| 17 | Helotes | 48.5% (±48.0 points) |
| 18 | Timberwood Park | 44.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 19 | Kirby | 40.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Alamo Heights | 39.4% (±16.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Live Oak | 39.4% (±13.5 points) |
| 22 | Universal City | 38.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 23 | Selma | 36.1% (±12.7 points) |
| 24 | Grey Forest | 35.0% (±91.9 points) |
| 25 | Fair Oaks Ranch | 32.4% (±61.1 points) |
| 26 | Randolph AFB | 31.3% (±13.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Bexar County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alamo Heights
Are renters in Alamo Heights rent-burdened?
39.4% of renting households in Alamo Heights pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Alamo Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Alamo Heights, TX spends 23.8% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alamo Heights city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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