How many renters in Forest Hill, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.7% (±19.1 points) of renting households in Forest Hill, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
47.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 34.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.7% (±19.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 47.9% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 34.1% (±10.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Forest Hill
| Share of income spent on rent | Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.0% (±1.6 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.7% (±16.7 points) | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.0% (±8.5 points) | 12.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.5% (±10.7 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.8% (±9.0 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 47.9% (±16.9 points) | 45.5% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Forest Hill against Tarrant County, its state and the nation
| Forest Hill | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.7% (±19.1 points) | 55.5% (±1.1 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 47.9% (±16.9 points) | 45.5% (±1.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 34.1% (±10.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,738 (±$20,643) | $56,894 (±$1,106) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,763 (±$399) | $1,547 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Forest Hill, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Tarrant County (55.5%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Tarrant County, Forest Hill ranks 6 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 338 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Forest Hill
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Hill | — | 59.7% (±19.1 points) | — |
| Everman | 2.5 mi | 63.5% (±27.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kennedale | 3.1 mi | 51.9% (±20.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgecliff Village | 4.3 mi | 26.1% (±40.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rendon | 5.9 mi | 25.2% (±17.6 points) | Lower |
| Dalworthington Gardens | 6.7 mi | 40.5% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pantego | 7.5 mi | 56.6% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crowley | 8.0 mi | 34.9% (±14.3 points) | Lower |
| Arlington | 8.7 mi | 59.6% (±2.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rendon, TX (25.2%), Crowley, TX (34.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside (Tarrant County) | 70.9% (±41.0 points) |
| 2 | Everman | 63.5% (±27.2 points) |
| 3 | Keller | 61.5% (±11.7 points) |
| 4 | Azle | 61.4% (±13.7 points) |
| 5 | White Settlement | 60.6% (±11.6 points) |
| 6 | Forest Hill | 59.7% (±19.1 points) |
| 7 | Arlington | 59.6% (±2.2 points) |
| 8 | Sansom Park | 59.4% (±23.2 points) |
| 9 | Pecan Acres | 58.9% (±45.3 points) |
| 10 | Haltom City | 58.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 11 | Benbrook | 58.0% (±9.9 points) |
| 12 | Richland Hills | 56.9% (±15.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 38 places in Tarrant County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Forest Hill
Are renters in Forest Hill rent-burdened?
59.7% of renting households in Forest Hill pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Forest Hill spend on rent?
The median renting household in Forest Hill, TX spends 34.1% (±10.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Forest Hill city, Texas
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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