How many renters in San Benito, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?

Name: Rent burden in San Benito, TX, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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60.9% (±15.2 points) of renting households in San Benito, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

45.1% spend 35% or more.

The median renting household spends 33.4% of its income on rent.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Paying 30% or more: 60.9% (±15.2 points)
Paying 35% or more: 45.1% (±11.4 points)
Median share of income: 33.4% (±4.0 points)

Rent as a share of income in San Benito

Renting households by gross rent as a percentage of household income, 2020–2024
Share of income spent on rent	San Benito	Cameron County	Texas	United States
Less than 15%	4.1% (±2.7 points)	14.4%	11.2%	12.6%
15% to 19.9%	20.1% (±10.0 points)	12.7%	12.3%	12.2%
20% to 24.9%	9.2% (±6.3 points)	12.9%	13.2%	12.6%
25% to 29.9%	5.7% (±4.3 points)	10.2%	11.6%	11.5%
30% to 34.9%	15.8% (±10.0 points)	9.9%	9.4%	9.2%
35% or more	45.1% (±11.4 points)	40.0%	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.

San Benito against Cameron County, its state and the nation

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	San Benito	Cameron County	Texas	United States
Paying 30% or more	60.9% (±15.2 points)	49.9% (±2.8 points)	51.7% (±0.3 points)	51.1%
Paying 35% or more	45.1% (±11.4 points)	40.0% (±2.4 points)	42.3% (±0.3 points)	41.9%
Median share of income	33.4% (±4.0 points)	29.9% (±1.1 points)	30.9% (±0.2 points)	30.6%
Median renter household income	$23,858 (±$4,344)	$34,595 (±$1,664)	$53,222 (±$285)	$52,966
Median gross rent	$839 (±$109)	$912 (±$25)	$1,403 (±$4)	$1,413

In San Benito, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cameron County (49.9%).

It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).

In Cameron County, San Benito ranks 7 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.

Statewide, it ranks 316 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 Benito

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with San Benito
Place	Distance	Renters paying 30% or more of income	Compared with this place
San Benito	—	60.9% (±15.2 points)	—
Palmer (community)	4.4 mi	100.0% (±78.5 points)	Not measurably different
La Paloma	5.4 mi	68.8% (±57.0 points)	Not measurably different
Harlingen	5.4 mi	47.2% (±5.5 points)	Not measurably different
Encantada-Ranchito-El Calaboz	6.6 mi	30.8% (±71.1 points)	Not measurably different
Los Indios	7.9 mi	48.5% (±43.6 points)	Not measurably different
Rio Hondo	8.2 mi	76.1% (±28.5 points)	Not measurably different
Rancho Viejo	8.5 mi	29.2% (±18.1 points)	Lower
Palm Valley	8.6 mi	16.8% (±17.0 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rancho Viejo, TX (29.2%), Palm Valley, TX (16.8%).

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 Cameron County, place by place

Rank	Place	Renters paying 30% or more of income
1	Palmer (community)	100.0% (±78.5 points)
2	Indian Lake	84.1% (±14.0 points)
3	Rio Hondo	76.1% (±28.5 points)
4	La Paloma	68.8% (±57.0 points)
5	La Feria	65.2% (±20.8 points)
6	Los Fresnos	62.7% (±19.9 points)
7	San Benito	60.9% (±15.2 points)
8	Port Isabel	58.9% (±30.5 points)
9	South Padre Island	56.6% (±46.6 points)
10	Combes	53.9% (±48.4 points)
11	Santa Rosa	53.8% (±22.7 points)
12	Laureles	51.1% (±49.6 points)
13	Los Indios	48.5% (±43.6 points)

Showing 13 of 22 places in Cameron 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 Benito

Are renters in San Benito rent-burdened?

60.9% of renting households in San Benito 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 Benito spend on rent?

The median renting household in San Benito, TX spends 33.4% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.

Sources

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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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