How many renters in League City, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.0% (±6.5 points) of renting households in League City, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.0% (±6.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±5.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in League City
| Share of income spent on rent | League City | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.5% (±3.1 points) | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.6% (±2.9 points) | 10.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.7% (±3.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±5.2 points) | 45.3% | 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.
League City against Galveston County, its state and the nation
| League City | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.0% (±6.5 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±5.2 points) | 45.3% (±2.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±2.1 points) | 32.6% (±1.2 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $70,476 (±$8,286) | $50,905 (±$2,921) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 (±$47) | $1,404 (±$28) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In League City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Galveston County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Galveston County, League City ranks 11 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 577 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 League City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City | — | 51.0% (±6.5 points) | — |
| Webster | 2.9 mi | 55.6% (±11.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nassau Bay | 4.0 mi | 48.3% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dickinson | 4.1 mi | 45.5% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Friendswood | 5.6 mi | 56.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Shores | 5.9 mi | 55.9% (±23.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kemah | 6.0 mi | 56.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Lago | 6.8 mi | 13.7% (±27.1 points) | Lower |
| Santa Fe | 7.1 mi | 40.1% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: El Lago, TX (13.7%).
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 Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Hitchcock | 60.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Galveston | 57.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 | Kemah | 56.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Friendswood | 56.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Clear Lake Shores | 55.9% (±23.5 points) |
| 10 | Texas City | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 | League City | 51.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | Bayou Vista | 48.8% (±51.3 points) |
| 13 | Dickinson | 45.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 40.1% (±17.7 points) |
| 15 | Tiki Island | 38.1% (±95.2 points) |
| 16 | Bolivar Peninsula | 0.0% (±59.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 16 places in Galveston 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 League City
Are renters in League City rent-burdened?
51.0% of renting households in League City 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 League City spend on rent?
The median renting household in League City, TX spends 30.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — League City city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — League City city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — League City city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for League City city, Texas (place:41980, in state:48).
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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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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.
Figures last updated on .
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