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Housing Affordability in Heartland, 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
- 43.8%
- Texas 33.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 78.4%
- Texas 51.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 40.9%
- Texas 22.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,296/mo
- Texas $2,106/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more16378.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,00740.9%
- Renters paying 50% or more8540.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 46.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 28.9%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $1,003/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heartland, TX | 43.8% | 78.4% | 40.9% | 46.1% |
| Kaufman County | 34.3% | 57.9% | 27.9% | 32.8% |
| 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 Heartland, TX?
- In Heartland, TX, 43.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Heartland compare with Texas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Heartland is 43.8%, compared with 33.1% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates