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Housing Affordability in Oak Leaf, 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
- 16.0%
- Texas 33.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 10.5%
- Texas 51.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 16.2%
- Texas 22.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,648/mo
- Texas $2,106/mo
Oak Leaf 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 more210.5%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more8916.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more00.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $975/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Leaf, TX | 16.0% | 10.5% | 16.2% | Not reported |
| 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 Oak Leaf, TX?
- In Oak Leaf, TX, 16.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Oak Leaf compare with Texas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Oak Leaf is 16.0%, compared with 33.1% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates