How many renters in Round Rock, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.8% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Round Rock, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.8% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±3.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Round Rock
| Share of income spent on rent | Round Rock | Williamson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.5% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.0% (±2.4 points) | 13.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±2.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±3.6 points) | 12.3% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±2.3 points) | 10.0% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±3.8 points) | 38.0% | 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.
Round Rock against Williamson County, its state and the nation
| Round Rock | Williamson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.8% (±4.4 points) | 48.0% (±2.4 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±3.8 points) | 38.0% (±2.1 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±1.7 points) | 29.2% (±0.7 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,233 (±$6,215) | $73,951 (±$1,514) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,763 (±$38) | $1,796 (±$17) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Round Rock, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Williamson County (48.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Williamson County, Round Rock ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 587 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 Round Rock
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round Rock | — | 50.8% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Brushy Creek | 4.6 mi | 36.6% (±10.0 points) | Lower |
| Wells Branch | 5.8 mi | 54.3% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pflugerville | 6.5 mi | 49.5% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hutto | 7.2 mi | 42.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cedar Park | 9.3 mi | 52.0% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Georgetown | 10 mi | 56.4% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leander | 12 mi | 46.2% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Serenada | 13 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Brushy Creek, TX (36.6%).
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 Williamson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Santa Rita Ranch | 64.7% (±44.8 points) |
| 4 | Florence | 64.6% (±53.7 points) |
| 5 | Thrall | 58.4% (±44.5 points) |
| 6 | Taylor | 56.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 7 | Georgetown | 56.4% (±5.3 points) |
| 8 | Cedar Park | 52.0% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Round Rock | 50.8% (±4.4 points) |
| 10 | Coupland | 48.0% (±82.1 points) |
| 11 | Leander | 46.2% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Hutto | 42.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 13 | Brushy Creek | 36.6% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Granger | 34.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 15 | Bartlett | 34.3% (±43.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Williamson 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 Round Rock
Are renters in Round Rock rent-burdened?
50.8% of renting households in Round Rock 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 Round Rock spend on rent?
The median renting household in Round Rock, TX spends 30.4% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Rock city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Rock city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Round Rock 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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