Checked
Housing Affordability in Alma, TX
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.6%
- Texas 33.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 45.5%
- Texas 51.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.4%
- Texas 22.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,691/mo
- Texas $2,106/mo
Alma has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1045.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more3121.4%
- Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 19.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.6%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $714/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.7
How it compares
Swipe the table sideways to see more columns.
| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma, TX | 24.6% | 45.5% | 21.4% | 19.5% |
| Ellis County | 28.9% | 50.5% | 22.6% | 30.3% |
| Texas | 33.1% | 51.7% | 22.6% | 30.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Alma, TX?
- In Alma, TX, 24.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Alma compare with Texas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Alma is 24.6%, compared with 33.1% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates