What percentage of people rent in Balcones Heights, TX?
85.9% (±6.6 points) of the occupied homes in Balcones Heights, TX are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,226 renting households against 202 that own their home.
In Balcones Heights, the share of households that rent went from 83.4% in 2015–2019 to 85.9% in 2020–2024 (+2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 85.9% (±6.6 points)
- Renting households
- 1,226 (±220)
- Median renter income
- $27,292 (±$10,609)
Who rents and who owns in Balcones Heights
| Balcones Heights | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 85.9% (±6.6 points) | 41.2% (±0.5 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,226 (±220) | 309,018 (±3,657) | 4,113,561 (±20,050) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 202 (±91) | 441,921 (±4,000) | 6,879,255 (±32,101) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.8 (±0.3) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.6) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $27,292 (±$10,609) | $49,697 (±$975) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $58,889 (±$31,172) | $95,465 (±$1,228) | $100,555 (±$369) | $100,009 |
In Balcones Heights, the renter share is higher than in Bexar County (41.2%).
It is also higher than in Texas (37.4%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Bexar County, Balcones Heights ranks 3 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 6 of 1,421.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Balcones Heights has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 83.4% (±4.5 points) | 85.9% (±6.6 points) | +2.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $769 (±$35) | $952 (±$69) | +23.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $31,410 (±$8,626) | $29,375 (±$9,151) | −6.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Balcones Heights
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balcones Heights | — | 85.9% (±6.6 points) | — |
| San Antonio | 2.4 mi | 47.8% (±0.6 points) | Lower |
| Castle Hills | 3.0 mi | 21.1% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
| Olmos Park | 3.9 mi | 16.0% (±6.6 points) | Lower |
| Leon Valley | 3.9 mi | 45.6% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Alamo Heights | 4.9 mi | 25.9% (±5.8 points) | Lower |
| Terrell Hills | 6.2 mi | 18.7% (±10.6 points) | Lower |
| Shavano Park | 6.5 mi | 3.6% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Hill Country Village | 7.4 mi | 0.0% (±17.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: San Antonio, TX (47.8%), Castle Hills, TX (21.1%), Olmos Park, TX (16.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lackland AFB | 100.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Randolph AFB | 100.0% (±14.6 points) |
| 3 | Balcones Heights | 85.9% (±6.6 points) |
| 4 | San Antonio | 47.8% (±0.6 points) |
| 5 | Leon Valley | 45.6% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Universal City | 42.5% (±5.1 points) |
| 7 | Live Oak | 42.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 8 | Von Ormy | 38.5% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 | Selma | 36.0% (±7.4 points) |
Showing 9 of 30 places in Bexar County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Balcones Heights
How many renters are there in Balcones Heights?
Balcones Heights has an estimated 1,226 (±220) renting households, 85.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Balcones Heights?
In Balcones Heights, the share of households that rent went from 83.4% in 2015–2019 to 85.9% in 2020–2024 (+2.5 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Balcones Heights?
A renting household in Balcones Heights has 1.8 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Balcones Heights?
The median renting household in Balcones Heights, TX has an income of $27,292 (±$10,609) a year, against $58,889 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 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
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Balcones Heights city, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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