How many renters in Richland Hills, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.9% (±15.3 points) of renting households in Richland Hills, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.9% (±15.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.7% (±13.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±6.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Richland Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Richland Hills | Tarrant County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±4.2 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±6.8 points) | 11.6% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±9.6 points) | 12.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.4% (±8.6 points) | 12.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±8.0 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.7% (±13.1 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.
Richland Hills against Tarrant County, its state and the nation
| Richland Hills | Tarrant County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.9% (±15.3 points) | 55.5% (±1.1 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.7% (±13.1 points) | 45.5% (±1.0 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±6.8 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,669 (±$4,632) | $56,894 (±$1,106) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,492 (±$177) | $1,547 (±$11) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Richland Hills, 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, Richland Hills ranks 12 of 38 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 407 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 Richland Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richland Hills | — | 56.9% (±15.3 points) | — |
| Haltom City | 2.6 mi | 58.3% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hurst | 3.2 mi | 52.4% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Richland Hills | 3.5 mi | 50.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Watauga | 4.5 mi | 54.0% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bedford | 5.9 mi | 56.2% (±6.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Colleyville | 7.2 mi | 53.4% (±30.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Mound | 7.2 mi | 47.6% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fort Worth | 7.4 mi | 56.0% (±1.6 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 Tarrant County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 13 | Pantego | 56.6% (±19.3 points) |
| 14 | Bedford | 56.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 15 | Fort Worth | 56.0% (±1.6 points) |
| 16 | Mansfield | 55.7% (±6.4 points) |
| 17 | Watauga | 54.0% (±14.3 points) |
| 18 | Colleyville | 53.4% (±30.5 points) |
Showing 13 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 Richland Hills
Are renters in Richland Hills rent-burdened?
56.9% of renting households in Richland Hills 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 Richland Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Richland Hills, TX spends 35.3% (±6.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland Hills city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland Hills city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Richland Hills 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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