Cost of Living in Hudspeth County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
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About Cost of Living in Hudspeth County, Texas
Hudspeth County: lowest incomes, lowest costs
Hudspeth County's 20.3% rent-to-income ratio exceeds the national baseline, but this burden reflects genuinely low wages rather than high rents—median household income stands at just $39,336, or 47% below the national average. The silver lining: rents of only $664 monthly are among the cheapest in Texas.
High burden despite low rents
Hudspeth County's 20.3% rent-to-income ratio runs 2.2 percentage points above Texas's 18.1% state average, making it one of the state's more housing-stressed counties. Yet its median rent of $664 runs 31% below the state average, revealing that the problem is income, not prices.
Cheapest rents in the region
Hudspeth County's $664 rent undercuts every peer county—Houston County ($873), Howard County ($993), Hunt County ($1,184)—by wide margins, yet its 20.3% burden ratio ranks among the region's highest. This paradox shows that low wages matter more than low rents in determining affordability stress.
Income challenges in Hudspeth
Renters pay just $664 monthly and homeowners pay $375, representing the region's most accessible entry prices for housing. However, against median household income of only $39,336 annually, these costs still consume 20.3% of renter income—a squeeze that reflects limited local economic opportunity rather than expensive housing.
Hudspeth: only if income is portable
Consider Hudspeth County only if you're relocating with a higher-paying job or remote income—the ultra-low housing costs ($664 rent, $57,400 home values) won't help if local wages remain depressed. Compare the median income here ($39,336) against your own earnings; if you're coming with significantly higher income, you could enjoy remarkable affordability.
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Rent Burden
20.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$918
per month
Owner Cost Burden
11.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Hudspeth County
Median home value is $57,400. Estimated monthly cost: $458 vs. your max of $918.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.