How many renters in Balcones Heights, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.8% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Balcones Heights, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
65.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 47.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.8% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 65.6% (±11.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 47.1% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Balcones Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Balcones Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.8% (±7.0 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.9% (±3.6 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.2% (±4.8 points) | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.2% (±6.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 65.6% (±11.5 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.
Balcones Heights against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Balcones Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.8% (±11.8 points) | 53.4% (±1.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 65.6% (±11.5 points) | 44.2% (±0.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 47.1% (±11.6 points) | 31.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,292 (±$10,609) | $49,697 (±$975) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $952 (±$69) | $1,354 (±$12) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Balcones Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Bexar County (53.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bexar County, Balcones Heights ranks 5 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 193 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 Balcones Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcones Heights | — | 68.8% (±11.8 points) | — |
| San Antonio | 2.4 mi | 53.7% (±1.1 points) | Lower |
| Castle Hills | 3.0 mi | 62.4% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olmos Park | 3.9 mi | 55.4% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leon Valley | 3.9 mi | 56.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo Heights | 4.9 mi | 39.4% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| Terrell Hills | 6.2 mi | 75.1% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shavano Park | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±74.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lackland AFB | 8.3 mi | 58.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Antonio, TX (53.7%), Alamo Heights, TX (39.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandy Oaks | 100.0% (±67.7 points) |
| 2 | Hollywood Park | 91.6% (±62.2 points) |
| 3 | Terrell Hills | 75.1% (±47.7 points) |
| 4 | Elmendorf | 69.3% (±43.0 points) |
| 5 | Balcones Heights | 68.8% (±11.8 points) |
| 6 | Scenic Oaks | 68.0% (±29.8 points) |
| 7 | Von Ormy | 67.6% (±35.3 points) |
| 8 | Converse | 65.2% (±13.5 points) |
| 9 | Castle Hills | 62.4% (±25.1 points) |
| 10 | Lackland AFB | 58.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 11 | Leon Valley | 56.2% (±15.1 points) |
Showing 11 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 Balcones Heights
Are renters in Balcones Heights rent-burdened?
68.8% of renting households in Balcones 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 Balcones Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Balcones Heights, TX spends 47.1% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Balcones Heights city, Texas (place:05384, in state:48).
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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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