How many renters in San Antonio, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.7% (±1.1 points) of renting households in San Antonio, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.7% (±1.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.6% (±0.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±0.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in San Antonio
| Share of income spent on rent | San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±0.6 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.9% (±0.6 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.4% (±0.7 points) | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±0.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±0.6 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.6% (±0.9 points) | 44.2% | 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.
San Antonio against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| San Antonio | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.7% (±1.1 points) | 53.4% (±1.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.6% (±0.9 points) | 44.2% (±0.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±0.5 points) | 31.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,069 (±$1,009) | $49,697 (±$975) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 (±$12) | $1,354 (±$12) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In San Antonio, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Bexar County (53.4%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bexar County, San Antonio ranks 15 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 491 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 San Antonio
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio | — | 53.7% (±1.1 points) | — |
| Balcones Heights | 2.4 mi | 68.8% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Olmos Park | 2.4 mi | 55.4% (±41.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alamo Heights | 3.7 mi | 39.4% (±16.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Castle Hills | 4.3 mi | 62.4% (±25.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Terrell Hills | 4.8 mi | 75.1% (±47.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leon Valley | 5.8 mi | 56.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lackland AFB | 7.7 mi | 58.1% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirby | 8.4 mi | 40.5% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Balcones Heights, TX (68.8%).
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 Bexar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Castle Hills | 62.4% (±25.1 points) |
| 10 | Lackland AFB | 58.1% (±13.6 points) |
| 11 | Leon Valley | 56.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 12 | Olmos Park | 55.4% (±41.1 points) |
| 13 | Windcrest | 55.2% (±39.7 points) |
| 14 | China Grove | 54.6% (±60.7 points) |
| 15 | San Antonio | 53.7% (±1.1 points) |
| 16 | Somerset | 48.6% (±22.6 points) |
| 17 | Helotes | 48.5% (±48.0 points) |
| 18 | Timberwood Park | 44.1% (±13.4 points) |
| 19 | Kirby | 40.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Alamo Heights | 39.4% (±16.2 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Live Oak | 39.4% (±13.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 29 places in Bexar 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 San Antonio
Are renters in San Antonio rent-burdened?
53.7% of renting households in San Antonio 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 San Antonio spend on rent?
The median renting household in San Antonio, TX spends 32.0% (±0.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — San Antonio 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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