What percentage of people rent in Blue Mound, TX?
30.8% (±9.9 points) of the occupied homes in Blue Mound, TX are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 244 renting households against 549 that own their home.
In Blue Mound, the share of households that rent went from 19.0% in 2015–2019 to 30.8% in 2020–2024 (+11.8 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 30.8% (±9.9 points)
- Renting households
- 244 (±98)
- Median renter income
- $67,697 (±$12,736)
Who rents and who owns in Blue Mound
| Blue Mound | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 30.8% (±9.9 points) | 40.7% (±0.4 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 244 (±98) | 318,750 (±3,457) | 4,113,561 (±20,050) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 549 (±114) | 463,669 (±3,723) | 6,879,255 (±32,101) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.7) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.2 (±0.3) | 3.0 (±0.0) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $67,697 (±$12,736) | $56,894 (±$1,106) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $65,536 (±$8,816) | $111,941 (±$1,117) | $100,555 (±$369) | $100,009 |
In Blue Mound, the renter share is not measurably different from Tarrant County (40.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (37.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Tarrant County, Blue Mound ranks 20 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 548 of 1,421.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Blue Mound has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 19.0% (±5.4 points) | 30.8% (±9.9 points) | +11.8 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,136 (±$122) | $1,666 (±$99) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $56,146 (±$9,456) | $66,375 (±$4,795) | +18.2% | 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 Blue Mound
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Mound | — | 30.8% (±9.9 points) | — |
| Saginaw | 1.7 mi | 31.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Haltom City | 4.6 mi | 49.3% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Fort Worth | 5.0 mi | 43.0% (±0.8 points) | Higher |
| Sansom Park | 5.1 mi | 64.5% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Watauga | 5.2 mi | 22.0% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Worth | 6.1 mi | 34.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Oaks | 6.4 mi | 22.8% (±7.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Richland Hills | 6.9 mi | 36.5% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Haltom City, TX (49.3%), Fort Worth, TX (43.0%), Sansom Park, TX (64.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Richland Hills | 36.6% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 | North Richland Hills | 36.5% (±2.2 points) |
| 16 | Lake Worth | 34.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 17 | Benbrook | 32.5% (±3.3 points) |
| 18 | Saginaw | 31.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 19 | Azle | 31.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 20 | Blue Mound | 30.8% (±9.9 points) |
| 21 | Kennedale | 28.6% (±8.2 points) |
| 22 | Mansfield | 28.5% (±2.3 points) |
| 23 | Forest Hill | 27.6% (±7.9 points) |
| 24 | Crowley | 26.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 25 | River Oaks | 22.8% (±7.1 points) |
| 26 | Watauga | 22.0% (±4.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 38 places in Tarrant 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 Blue Mound
How many renters are there in Blue Mound?
Blue Mound has an estimated 244 (±98) renting households, 30.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Blue Mound?
In Blue Mound, the share of households that rent went from 19.0% in 2015–2019 to 30.8% in 2020–2024 (+11.8 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How big are renting households in Blue Mound?
A renting household in Blue Mound has 2.6 people on average, against 3.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Blue Mound?
The median renting household in Blue Mound, TX has an income of $67,697 (±$12,736) a year, against $65,536 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound city, Texas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Blue Mound 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 Blue Mound city, Texas (place:08860, 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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