Housing by town in Matagorda County, Texas
Matagorda County, Texas has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $999 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $851 in 2015–2019 (+17.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
Bay City has the highest median gross rent ($1,025) and Palacios the lowest ($785).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $999 (±$55)
- Households that rent
- 31.9%
- Median household income
- $58,628
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Matagorda County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City | $1,025 | 54.2% | $53,840 | $160,800 | $2,808 |
| Palacios | $785 | 16.0% | $52,620 | $153,800 | $2,695 |
| Sargent | — | 3.5% | $60,307 | $188,200 | $1,961 |
| Van Vleck | $1,005 | 13.8% | $58,504 | $208,300 | $1,886 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,600 | $29,300 | $46,900 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,500 | $53,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,700 | $60,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,850 | $66,950 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,200 | $72,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,900 | $83,050 |
| 8 people | $55,250 | $55,250 | $88,400 |
How the places in Matagorda County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Matagorda County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 188 | 521 | 779 | 2,157 | 36,113 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 210 | 571 | 758 | 2,061 | 36,780 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 162 | 447 | 486 | 1,340 | 36,263 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Matagorda County recorded 162 violent and 486 property crimes, 447 and 1,340 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Matagorda County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay City Police Department | 17,330 | 71 | 296 |
| Matagorda County Sheriff's Office | 14,567 | 79 | 144 |
| Palacios Police Department | 4,366 | 12 | 46 |
ZIP codes in Matagorda County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77414 | 24,334 | $1,010 | $172,000 | $59,128 | 41.6% |
| 77465 | 7,681 | $780 | $177,200 | $64,666 | 14.6% |
| 77482 | 2,050 | $1,005 | $205,900 | $58,103 | 12.7% |
| 77456 | 1,394 | — | $128,600 | $65,284 | 0.0% |
| 77419 | 609 | — | $140,900 | $51,641 | 2.3% |
| 77457 | 353 | — | $325,700 | — | 16.4% |
| 77483 | 257 | — | — | $31,761 | 0.0% |
| 77428 | 151 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 77415 | 63 | — | — | $71,310 | 42.0% |
| 77440 | 45 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Matagorda County
What is the crime rate in Matagorda County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Matagorda County recorded 447 violent and 1,340 property crimes per 100,000 residents (162 violent and 486 property crimes in all).
Which place in Matagorda County has the highest rent?
Bay City has the highest median gross rent, $1,025 (±$68) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Matagorda County has the lowest rent?
Palacios has the lowest median gross rent, $785 (±$300) a month.
What is the median rent in Matagorda County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Matagorda County is $999 (±$55) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matagorda County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matagorda County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Matagorda County, TX
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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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.
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