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)
How Hudspeth County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Hudspeth County ranks #878 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 28%)
Data Story
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.
Cost of Living Advisory: Hudspeth County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Hudspeth County is affordable. The median rent is $664/month against a median household income of $39,336, putting rent at 20.3% of income.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Hudspeth County is $664/month, while owner costs run $375/month. Owning saves approximately $289/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $26,560/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $16,071/year. With a median household income of $39,336, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 21.0% of renter households in Hudspeth County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Hudspeth County sits 7% less expensive than Starr County ($715/month) in terms of median gross rent.
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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.
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