How many renters in Texas City, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±6.7 points) of renting households in Texas City, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±6.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.7% (±5.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.9% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Texas City
| Share of income spent on rent | Texas City | Galveston County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±4.7 points) | 12.2% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±4.5 points) | 10.5% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.2% (±3.4 points) | 11.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±2.7 points) | 10.5% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.2% (±3.4 points) | 9.6% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.7% (±5.8 points) | 45.3% | 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.
Texas City against Galveston County, its state and the nation
| Texas City | Galveston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±6.7 points) | 54.9% (±3.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.7% (±5.8 points) | 45.3% (±2.5 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.9% (±3.1 points) | 32.6% (±1.2 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,280 (±$5,938) | $50,905 (±$2,921) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,307 (±$47) | $1,404 (±$28) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Texas City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Galveston County (54.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (51.7%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Galveston County, Texas City ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 548 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 Texas City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City | — | 51.9% (±6.7 points) | — |
| San Leon | 4.9 mi | 73.9% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Marque | 7.5 mi | 60.9% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bacliff | 7.8 mi | 63.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bayou Vista | 8.0 mi | 48.8% (±51.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tiki Island | 9.5 mi | 38.1% (±95.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dickinson | 9.9 mi | 45.5% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kemah | 10 mi | 56.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clear Lake Shores | 11 mi | 55.9% (±23.5 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 Galveston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | La Marque | 60.9% (±12.1 points) |
| 5 | Hitchcock | 60.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 6 | Galveston | 57.6% (±5.0 points) |
| 7 | Kemah | 56.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 8 | Friendswood | 56.2% (±9.6 points) |
| 9 | Clear Lake Shores | 55.9% (±23.5 points) |
| 10 | Texas City | 51.9% (±6.7 points) |
| 11 | League City | 51.0% (±6.5 points) |
| 12 | Bayou Vista | 48.8% (±51.3 points) |
| 13 | Dickinson | 45.5% (±11.9 points) |
| 14 | Santa Fe | 40.1% (±17.7 points) |
| 15 | Tiki Island | 38.1% (±95.2 points) |
| 16 | Bolivar Peninsula | 0.0% (±59.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Galveston 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 Texas City
Are renters in Texas City rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Texas City 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 Texas City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Texas City, TX spends 30.9% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Texas City city, Texas
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 Texas City city, Texas (place:72392, in state:48).
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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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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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