Cost of Living in Aransas County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Aransas County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Aransas County ranks #3,106 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 1%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Aransas County, Texas
Aransas rents moderate, but incomes lag
Aransas County's 20.4% rent-to-income ratio exceeds the national average by 2.3 percentage points, driven by median income of $61,754 (well below the national $74,755). Though rent at $1,052 monthly is reasonable, the income gap creates the affordability squeeze.
Above Texas average for rental burden
At 20.4%, Aransas County's rent-to-income ratio ranks above Texas's 18.1% state average, placing it among the state's less comfortable rental markets. The median rent of $1,052 is $89 above the state average, contributing to the affordability pressure on local renters.
Coastal premium affects affordability
Aransas County shows higher rents ($1,052) and a steeper affordability ratio (20.4%) than inland Andrews County ($1,364 rent but $76,902 income), reflecting its coastal lifestyle premium. Home values in Aransas reach $236,800—highest among its peers—signaling strong demand that pushes both rents and mortgages higher.
Owners enjoy modest cost advantage
Aransas renters spend $1,052 monthly (20.4% of income), while homeowners spend $879 (17.1% of income), a difference of $173 per month. The median home value of $236,800 is notably higher than inland counties, reflecting Aransas's appeal as a coastal destination.
Aransas suits buyers with strong income
Aransas County's coastal location and higher home values ($236,800 median) appeal to buyers and remote workers seeking lifestyle alongside affordability. If your household income approaches or exceeds the $61,754 county median, homeownership provides real savings over renting in this desirable market.
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Affordability Verdict
For renters in Aransas County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,052/month in gross rent, with 29.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,052/month rent versus $879/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $173/month cheaper — a 16% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $42,080/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $37,671/year. With a median household income of $61,754, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Aransas County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Texas, Aransas County is more affordable than Bandera County by roughly 5% ($1,052/mo vs $998/mo).
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Rent Burden
20.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,441
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.1%
of gross income
The median home in Aransas County may be a stretch
Median home value is $236,800. Estimated monthly cost: $1,890 vs. your max of $1,441.
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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