Cost of Living in Guadalupe County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Guadalupe County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Guadalupe County ranks #2,597 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 17%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Guadalupe County, Texas
Guadalupe incomes justify higher rents
Though Guadalupe County's rent-to-income ratio of 18.4% slightly exceeds the national average of 18.1%, the county's median household income of $93,776 is well above the national median of $74,755, making housing costs sustainable. Renters here earn significantly more, offsetting higher absolute rental costs.
Highest incomes in this county set
Guadalupe County's $93,776 median household income towers above the Texas average, easily outpacing all seven neighboring counties examined here. At 18.4% rent-to-income, the county sits near the state average of 18.1% despite the highest rents in the group.
Highest rents, highest incomes
Guadalupe's $1,439 median rent is the highest among all eight counties, exceeding Grayson ($1,178) and Gregg ($1,072) significantly. Yet the county's $93,776 median income far exceeds all peers, making the elevated rents proportionally more affordable.
Premium market, premium incomes
Renters in Guadalupe pay $1,439 monthly (18.4% of income) while homeowners pay $1,444 (18.5%)—a rare situation where rent and ownership costs nearly match. Against the county's strong median income, both options remain accessible despite these higher absolute costs.
Guadalupe for growing professionals
If your household income approaches six figures, Guadalupe County offers the strongest earning potential and property appreciation in this regional group. Compare these premium rents and values with lower-cost neighbors only if you're willing to trade income growth for cheaper housing.
Cost of Living Advisory: Guadalupe County
Affordability Verdict
For renters in Guadalupe County, the market is affordable. Expect to pay around $1,439/month in gross rent, with 26.0% of renter households considered cost-burdened.
Rent vs. Own
At $1,439/month rent versus $1,444/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $5/month cheaper — a 0% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $57,560/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $61,886/year. With a median household income of $93,776, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 26.0% of renter households in Guadalupe County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Guadalupe County sits 4% more expensive than Midland County ($1,383/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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Rent Burden
18.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$2,188
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.5%
of gross income
The median home in Guadalupe County may be a stretch
Median home value is $285,900. Estimated monthly cost: $2,282 vs. your max of $2,188.
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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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