How many renters in Galena Park, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.8% (±11.2 points) of renting households in Galena Park, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.8% (±11.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.3% (±11.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Galena Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Galena Park | Harris County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.2% (±9.6 points) | 10.0% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±5.9 points) | 11.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.9% (±9.5 points) | 13.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±6.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.5% (±2.3 points) | 9.3% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.3% (±11.0 points) | 44.4% | 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.
Galena Park against Harris County, its state and the nation
| Galena Park | Harris County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.8% (±11.2 points) | 53.7% (±0.7 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.3% (±11.0 points) | 44.4% (±0.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±5.1 points) | 32.0% (±0.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $43,862 (±$4,509) | $51,599 (±$576) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,184 (±$197) | $1,401 (±$7) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Galena Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Harris County (53.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Harris County, Galena Park ranks 27 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 812 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 Galena Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena Park | — | 42.8% (±11.2 points) | — |
| Jacinto City | 1.5 mi | 58.5% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cloverleaf | 4.6 mi | 55.7% (±7.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Houston | 5.8 mi | 61.6% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
| Channelview | 7.9 mi | 48.0% (±11.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pasadena | 8.0 mi | 52.6% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park | 8.2 mi | 62.2% (±15.3 points) | Higher |
| Houston | 9.7 mi | 54.1% (±0.8 points) | Higher |
| Sheldon | 10.0 mi | 18.5% (±38.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: South Houston, TX (61.6%), Deer Park, TX (62.2%), Houston, TX (54.1%).
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 Harris County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Hedwig Village | 50.5% (±25.1 points) |
| 22 | Jersey Village | 50.2% (±15.4 points) |
| 23 | Highlands | 49.8% (±29.9 points) |
| 24 | Nassau Bay | 48.3% (±19.8 points) |
| 25 | Channelview | 48.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 26 | Seabrook | 42.9% (±13.3 points) |
| 27 | Galena Park | 42.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 28 | Southside Place | 39.8% (±14.6 points) |
| 29 | Spring | 39.2% (±8.3 points) |
| 30 | Atascocita | 37.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 31 | West University Place | 22.4% (±28.8 points) |
| 32 | Sheldon | 18.5% (±38.1 points) |
| 33 | El Lago | 13.7% (±27.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Harris 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 Galena Park
Are renters in Galena Park rent-burdened?
42.8% of renting households in Galena Park 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 Galena Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Galena Park, TX spends 27.2% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galena Park 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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