Housing by town in Wise County, Texas
Wise County, Texas has 12 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,299 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
18.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $966 in 2015–2019 (+34.5%; Up after inflation).
Paradise has the highest median gross rent ($1,781) and Boyd the lowest ($898).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,299 (±$69)
- Households that rent
- 18.6%
- Median household income
- $93,421
- Places
- 12
Cities, towns and townships in Wise County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvord | $1,159 | 33.8% | $68,674 | $212,500 | $2,594 |
| Aurora | $1,185 | 15.3% | $105,962 | $341,800 | $6,174 |
| Boyd | $898 | 23.4% | $68,958 | $264,900 | $3,699 |
| Bridgeport | $1,337 | 34.0% | $96,037 | $253,500 | $3,661 |
| Chico | $1,317 | 33.1% | $75,739 | $170,300 | $1,922 |
| Decatur | $1,024 | 28.5% | $73,179 | $284,500 | $3,645 |
| Lake Bridgeport | $1,367 | 33.1% | $73,194 | $203,600 | $2,567 |
| New Fairview | $1,469 | 12.1% | $91,806 | $233,000 | $2,582 |
| Newark | $1,143 | 23.1% | $77,344 | $137,500 | $2,152 |
| Paradise | $1,781 | 11.7% | $82,619 | $319,600 | $4,206 |
| Rhome | $981 | 12.1% | $101,167 | $260,100 | $3,735 |
| Runaway Bay | $1,227 | 15.2% | $96,875 | $307,600 | $4,135 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,600 | $39,350 | $62,900 |
| 2 people | $27,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 3 people | $30,350 | $50,550 | $80,900 |
| 4 people | $33,700 | $56,150 | $89,850 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,650 | $97,050 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,150 | $104,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,650 | $111,450 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,150 | $118,650 |
How the places in Wise County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Wise County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 152 | 194 | 844 | 1,079 | 78,201 | 6 of 6 |
| 2024 | 113 | 137 | 684 | 831 | 82,295 | 6 of 6 |
| 2025 | 94 | 111 | 476 | 564 | 84,337 | 6 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wise County recorded 94 violent and 476 property crimes, 111 and 564 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 Wise County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise County Sheriff's Office | 61,863 | 62 | 292 |
| Decatur Police Department | 8,727 | 14 | 114 |
| Bridgeport Police Department | 6,986 | 10 | 52 |
| Boyd Police Department | 2,462 | 2 | 2 |
| Runaway Bay Police Department | 2,294 | 0 | 5 |
| Rhome Police Department | 2,005 | 6 | 11 |
ZIP codes in Wise County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76234 | 21,418 | $1,225 | $344,700 | $93,727 | 21.1% |
| 76426 | 11,632 | $1,349 | $268,900 | $92,130 | 25.0% |
| 76078 | 10,828 | $1,635 | $309,600 | $99,866 | 16.4% |
| 76073 | 7,648 | $1,194 | $336,000 | $101,563 | 10.9% |
| 76023 | 7,534 | $1,106 | $319,700 | $77,277 | 18.2% |
| 76071 | 5,159 | $1,361 | $334,200 | $101,989 | 20.1% |
| 76431 | 4,494 | $1,308 | $194,700 | $86,875 | 14.3% |
| 76225 | 3,487 | $991 | $305,800 | $84,336 | 19.9% |
| 76267 | 113 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Wise County
What is the crime rate in Wise County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Wise County recorded 111 violent and 564 property crimes per 100,000 residents (94 violent and 476 property crimes in all).
Which place in Wise County has the highest rent?
Paradise has the highest median gross rent, $1,781 (±$377) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Wise County has the lowest rent?
Boyd has the lowest median gross rent, $898 (±$305) a month.
What is the median rent in Wise County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Wise County is $1,299 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wise County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wise County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Wise County, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- 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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