How many renters in Lake Jackson, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.6% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Lake Jackson, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.6% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.0% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.0% (±4.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lake Jackson
| Share of income spent on rent | Lake Jackson | Brazoria County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.5% (±6.1 points) | 12.8% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.1% (±5.1 points) | 14.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.8% (±7.0 points) | 13.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±5.7 points) | 9.8% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.6% (±6.0 points) | 10.4% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | 38.6% | 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.
Lake Jackson against Brazoria County, its state and the nation
| Lake Jackson | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.6% (±11.4 points) | 49.0% (±3.3 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.0% (±9.7 points) | 38.6% (±2.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.0% (±4.2 points) | 29.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,735 (±$12,473) | $62,926 (±$3,382) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,478 (±$92) | $1,454 (±$35) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Lake Jackson, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Brazoria County (49.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Brazoria County, Lake Jackson ranks 12 of 26 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 740 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 Lake Jackson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Jackson | — | 45.6% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Richwood | 3.1 mi | 27.4% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clute | 3.6 mi | 54.3% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jones Creek | 5.3 mi | 23.1% (±32.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brazoria | 6.9 mi | 65.1% (±26.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bailey's Prairie | 7.3 mi | 50.0% (±61.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oyster Creek | 8.2 mi | 74.6% (±51.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Angleton | 8.5 mi | 39.5% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Freeport | 9.4 mi | 41.1% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Brazoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Clute | 54.3% (±14.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Danbury | 54.3% (±33.4 points) |
| 8 | Alvin | 54.2% (±9.1 points) |
| 9 | Pearland | 51.0% (±7.2 points) |
| 10 | Bailey's Prairie | 50.0% (±61.3 points) |
| 11 | Brookside Village | 48.3% (±85.2 points) |
| 12 | Lake Jackson | 45.6% (±11.4 points) |
| 13 | Rosharon | 44.4% (±45.0 points) |
| 14 | Freeport | 41.1% (±14.7 points) |
| 15 | Sandy Point | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 16 | Angleton | 39.5% (±13.5 points) |
| 17 | Richwood | 27.4% (±17.0 points) |
| 18 | Sweeny | 24.5% (±22.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Brazoria 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 Lake Jackson
Are renters in Lake Jackson rent-burdened?
45.6% of renting households in Lake Jackson 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 Lake Jackson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lake Jackson, TX spends 28.0% (±4.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Jackson 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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