Metros where renters are the most overextended in Texas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.0%
- Median rent: $1,189
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 954,285 (38.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,189
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 954,285 (38.8% of all housing units)
#25. Houston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $1,047
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,797 (27.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,047
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,797 (27.3% of all housing units)
#24. Brenham
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.1%
- Median rent: $1,122
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 337,418 (37.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,122
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 337,418 (37.1% of all housing units)
#23. San Antonio
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.2%
- Median rent: $908
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,630 (36.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $908
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 106,630 (36.9% of all housing units)
#22. El Paso
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.3%
- Median rent: $913
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,236 (45.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $913
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,236 (45.1% of all housing units)
#21. Kingsville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $799
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,769 (32.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $799
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 81,769 (32.5% of all housing units)
#20. McAllen
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $785
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 45,248 (34.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $785
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 45,248 (34.8% of all housing units)
#19. Brownsville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.4%
- Median rent: $896
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,436 (37.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $896
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 28,436 (37.3% of all housing units)
#18. Laredo
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $863
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,121 (31.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $863
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,121 (31.1% of all housing units)
#17. Palestine
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.6%
- Median rent: $771
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,971 (35.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $771
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,971 (35.0% of all housing units)
#16. Paris
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.4%
- Median rent: $842
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,763 (26.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $842
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,763 (26.6% of all housing units)
#15. Mineral Wells
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $786
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,172 (26.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $786
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,172 (26.5% of all housing units)
#14. Pampa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.6%
- Median rent: $1,105
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,793 (19.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,105
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,793 (19.8% of all housing units)
#13. Granbury
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.7%
- Median rent: $985
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 53,901 (43.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $985
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 53,901 (43.9% of all housing units)
#12. Lubbock
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.9%
- Median rent: $1,075
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,299 (29.4% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,075
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 3,299 (29.4% of all housing units)
#11. Fredericksburg
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.1%
- Median rent: $1,001
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,522 (37.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,001
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,522 (37.0% of all housing units)
#10. Stephenville
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.4%
- Median rent: $939
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 39,829 (40.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $939
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 39,829 (40.0% of all housing units)
#9. Waco
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.5%
- Median rent: $599
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,782 (25.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $599
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,782 (25.7% of all housing units)
#8. Rio Grande City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.6%
- Median rent: $901
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,273 (31.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $901
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 4,273 (31.2% of all housing units)
#7. Bay City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.1%
- Median rent: $838
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,581 (24.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $838
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,581 (24.3% of all housing units)
#6. Athens
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.5%
- Median rent: $756
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,276 (30.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $756
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,276 (30.3% of all housing units)
#5. Lamesa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.6%
- Median rent: $506
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,144 (26.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $506
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 1,144 (26.1% of all housing units)
#4. Zapata
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.2%
- Median rent: $812
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,205 (42.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $812
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 10,205 (42.2% of all housing units)
#3. Nacogdoches
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.3%
- Median rent: $1,003
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,371 (47.8% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,003
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 46,371 (47.8% of all housing units)
#2. College Station
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 36.9%
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,081 (46.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $917
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 11,081 (46.6% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
#1. Huntsville
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