What percentage of people rent in Murillo, TX?
19.1% (±9.4 points) of the occupied homes in Murillo, TX are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 491 renting households against 2,085 that own their home.
In Murillo, the share of households that rent went from 29.2% in 2015–2019 to 19.1% in 2020–2024 (−10.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 19.1% (±9.4 points)
- Renting households
- 491 (±232)
- Median renter income
- $22,117 (±$21,247)
Who rents and who owns in Murillo
| Murillo | Hidalgo County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 19.1% (±9.4 points) | 32.5% (±0.7 points) | 37.4% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 491 (±232) | 87,939 (±2,126) | 4,113,561 (±20,050) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 2,085 (±504) | 182,271 (±2,134) | 6,879,255 (±32,101) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 3.1 (±1.1) | 2.9 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 3.5 (±0.5) | 3.4 (±0.0) | 2.9 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $22,117 (±$21,247) | $36,139 (±$1,434) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $74,955 (±$29,336) | $64,957 (±$1,583) | $100,555 (±$369) | $100,009 |
In Murillo, the renter share is lower than in Hidalgo County (32.5%).
It is also lower than in Texas (37.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Hidalgo County, Murillo ranks 27 of 48 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 952 of 1,421.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Murillo has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.2% (±10.5 points) | 19.1% (±9.4 points) | −10.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $627 (±$239) | $748 (±$134) | +19.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $41,864 (±$11,894) | $70,609 (±$23,803) | +68.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Murillo
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murillo | — | 19.1% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Muniz | 2.1 mi | 8.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lopezville | 2.3 mi | 24.0% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| César Chávez | 3.3 mi | 9.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Alamo | 3.3 mi | 28.2% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edinburg | 4.2 mi | 46.7% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| San Carlos | 4.3 mi | 29.8% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| San Juan | 5.5 mi | 20.2% (±3.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo | 5.8 mi | 25.8% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Edinburg, TX (46.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Hidalgo County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 21 (tie) | La Homa | 21.3% (±7.1 points) |
| 21 (tie) | Monte Alto | 21.3% (±17.2 points) |
| 23 | West Sharyland | 20.6% (±22.0 points) |
| 24 | San Juan | 20.2% (±3.4 points) |
| 25 | Hidalgo | 19.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 26 | Palmhurst | 19.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 27 | Murillo | 19.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 28 | Mila Doce | 18.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 29 | South Alamo | 18.8% (±7.9 points) |
| 30 | Citrus City | 18.5% (±14.7 points) |
| 31 | Doolittle | 18.1% (±11.8 points) |
| 32 | Salida del Sol Estates | 18.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 33 | Doffing | 17.5% (±9.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 48 places in Hidalgo County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Murillo is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Murillo
How many renters are there in Murillo?
Murillo has an estimated 491 (±232) renting households, 19.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Murillo?
In Murillo, the share of households that rent went from 29.2% in 2015–2019 to 19.1% in 2020–2024 (−10.1 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Murillo?
A renting household in Murillo has 3.1 people on average, against 3.5 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Murillo?
The median renting household in Murillo, TX has an income of $22,117 (±$21,247) a year, against $74,955 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murillo CDP, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Murillo CDP, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murillo CDP, Texas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murillo CDP, Texas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Murillo CDP, Texas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Murillo CDP, Texas (place:50092, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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