Cost of Living in Glasscock County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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Glasscock County ranks #630 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 20%)
Sourced county brief
Glasscock County Median Rent-to-Income Ratio Measured at 9.0 Percent
In Glasscock County, the official ACS B25071 median gross rent as a percentage of household income (GRAPI) was 9.0%. This figure is 17.9 percentage points lower than the Texas unweighted county mean of 26.9%. The median gross rent was $648 per month, while the state unweighted county mean was $995. For homeowners, the median home value was $245,200, which is $59,963 above the state unweighted mean of $185,237. Selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units were $779, compared to the Texas unweighted county mean of $877. The median income for all households in the county was reported as $101,250. These points provide a snapshot of the housing cost environment during the 2020-2024 period. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: Glasscock County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 9.0% of renter household income in Glasscock County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $648 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $779. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $25,920 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Texas unweighted mean of county median rents is $995 per month. Glasscock County's $648 median is 34.9% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
7.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,363
per month
Owner Cost Burden
9.2%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Glasscock County
Median home value is $245,200. Estimated monthly cost: $1,958 vs. your max of $2,363.
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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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