How many renters in Universal City, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.7% (±10.3 points) of renting households in Universal City, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.7% (±10.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.2% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.9% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Universal City
| Share of income spent on rent | Universal City | Bexar County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.0% (±5.8 points) | 9.9% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.0% (±3.7 points) | 10.9% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.9% (±8.3 points) | 13.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 27.4% (±9.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.5% (±5.1 points) | 9.2% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.2% (±9.0 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.
Universal City against Bexar County, its state and the nation
| Universal City | Bexar County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.7% (±10.3 points) | 53.4% (±1.0 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.2% (±9.0 points) | 44.2% (±0.9 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.9% (±1.5 points) | 31.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,647 (±$9,585) | $49,697 (±$975) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,315 (±$70) | $1,354 (±$12) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Universal City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Bexar County (53.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (51.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Bexar County, Universal City ranks 22 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 901 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 Universal City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal City | — | 38.7% (±10.3 points) | — |
| Live Oak | 2.0 mi | 39.4% (±13.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Randolph AFB | 2.3 mi | 31.3% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Selma | 2.4 mi | 36.1% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Converse | 2.7 mi | 65.2% (±13.5 points) | Higher |
| Schertz | 3.5 mi | 45.7% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windcrest | 5.1 mi | 55.2% (±39.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cibolo | 5.5 mi | 43.2% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Garden Ridge | 5.9 mi | 100.0% (±69.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Converse, TX (65.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 22 | Universal City | 38.7% (±10.3 points) |
| 23 | Selma | 36.1% (±12.7 points) |
| 24 | Grey Forest | 35.0% (±91.9 points) |
| 25 | Fair Oaks Ranch | 32.4% (±61.1 points) |
| 26 | Randolph AFB | 31.3% (±13.4 points) |
| 27 | St. Hedwig | 28.6% (±110.6 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Cross Mountain | 0.0% (±75.9 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 Universal City
Are renters in Universal City rent-burdened?
38.7% of renting households in Universal 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 Universal City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Universal City, TX spends 27.9% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Universal City city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Universal City city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Universal City 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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