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Housing Affordability in Selma, 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
- 29.4%
- Texas 33.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 36.2%
- Texas 51.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 25.5%
- Texas 22.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,007/mo
- Texas $2,106/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more54536.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more67325.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more29019.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.4%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $744/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selma, TX | 29.4% | 36.2% | 25.5% | 26.8% |
| Bexar County | 35.6% | 53.4% | 23.7% | 31.8% |
| 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 Selma, TX?
- In Selma, TX, 29.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Selma compare with Texas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Selma is 29.4%, compared with 33.1% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates