What percentage of people rent in Combes, TX?
11.3% (±5.4 points) of the occupied homes in Combes, TX are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 126 renting households against 985 that own their home.
In Combes, the share of households that rent went from 22.1% in 2015–2019 to 11.3% in 2020–2024 (−10.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 11.3% (±5.4 points)
- Renting households
- 126 (±62)
- Median renter income
- $32,604 (±$9,863)
Who rents and who owns in Combes
| Combes | Cameron County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | 34.8% (±1.0 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 126 (±62) | 48,155 (±1,526) | 4,113,561 (±20,050) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 985 (±143) | 90,278 (±1,475) | 6,879,255 (±32,101) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.0 (±1.0) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.8 (±0.4) | 3.1 (±0.0) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $32,604 (±$9,863) | $34,595 (±$1,664) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $47,091 (±$9,574) | $65,656 (±$2,134) | $100,555 (±$369) | $100,009 |
In Combes, the renter share is lower than in Cameron County (34.8%).
It is also lower than in Texas (37.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Cameron County, Combes ranks 20 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 1174 of 1,421.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Combes has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 22.1% (±7.7 points) | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | −10.8 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $732 (±$115) | $782 (±$481) | +6.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,359 (±$8,632) | $45,504 (±$10,404) | −5.9% | 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 Combes
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combes | — | 11.3% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Primera | 2.2 mi | 24.5% (±10.2 points) | Higher |
| Palm Valley | 3.4 mi | 19.5% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harlingen | 4.2 mi | 43.9% (±2.5 points) | Higher |
| Santa Rosa | 6.1 mi | 49.2% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
| Sebastian | 8.1 mi | 39.1% (±18.3 points) | Higher |
| La Feria | 8.8 mi | 29.2% (±7.4 points) | Higher |
| Rio Hondo | 9.0 mi | 41.8% (±11.7 points) | Higher |
| San Benito | 9.6 mi | 34.0% (±5.1 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Primera, TX (24.5%), Harlingen, TX (43.9%), Santa Rosa, TX (49.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Cameron County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Primera | 24.5% (±10.2 points) |
| 15 | Palm Valley | 19.5% (±8.3 points) |
| 16 | Laureles | 18.6% (±13.5 points) |
| 17 | La Paloma | 16.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Laguna Vista | 15.6% (±8.4 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Los Indios | 15.6% (±9.9 points) |
| 20 | Combes | 11.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 21 | Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz | 8.7% (±10.6 points) |
| 22 | Bayview | 6.0% (±6.1 points) |
| 23 (tie) | Rice Tracts | 0.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 23 (tie) | South Point | 0.0% (±14.1 points) |
Showing 11 of 24 places in Cameron 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 Combes
How many renters are there in Combes?
Combes has an estimated 126 (±62) renting households, 11.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Combes?
In Combes, the share of households that rent went from 22.1% in 2015–2019 to 11.3% in 2020–2024 (−10.8 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Combes?
A renting household in Combes has 3.0 people on average, against 2.8 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Combes?
The median renting household in Combes, TX has an income of $32,604 (±$9,863) a year, against $47,091 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Combes town, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Combes town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Combes town, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Combes town, Texas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Combes town, 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 Combes town, Texas (place:16204, 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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