Cost of Living in Irion County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Irion County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Irion County ranks #1,876 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 40%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Irion County, Texas
Irion County faces housing headwinds
Irion County's 21.2% rent-to-income ratio ranks as the highest burden among these eight counties and well above the national baseline. With median household income of $58,125—22% below the national average—residents struggle with both limited wages and elevated housing costs.
Tightest affordability in Texas comparison
Irion County's 21.2% rent-to-income ratio stands 3.1 points above Texas's 18.1% state average, marking it as the state's most housing-stressed option in this eight-county group. Median rent of $1,028 runs 7% above the state average, compounding the affordability challenge.
Highest burden, steep rent costs
Irion County's 21.2% burden exceeds all peers, and its $1,028 median rent ranks second only to Hunt County ($1,184) in the region. This combination of high rents and modest income ($58,125) creates the region's most constrained rental market.
Irion County's affordability crisis
Renters pay $1,028 monthly while homeowners pay $727, and against median income of just $58,125 annually, rents consume 21.2% of household income. This burden exceeds the comfortable 15-18% range and leaves limited flexibility for emergencies, savings, or other major expenses.
Irion County: weigh costs carefully
Only consider Irion County if relocating for a job that significantly boosts your income above the county median of $58,125, offsetting the region's elevated housing burden. If your current rent or mortgage payment already exceeds $1,028 monthly, Irion offers little advantage; if it's below, carefully compare your income against local wages.
Cost of Living Advisory: Irion County
Affordability Verdict
Irion County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,028/month — about 21.2% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Irion County is $1,028/month, while owner costs run $727/month. Owning saves approximately $301/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $41,120/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $31,157/year. With a median household income of $58,125, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 40.0% of renter households in Irion County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Harrison County where rent averages $977/month, Irion County is approximately 5% more expensive.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
21.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,356
per month
Owner Cost Burden
15.0%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Irion County
Median home value is $152,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,218 vs. your max of $1,356.
Rent Affordability Guide
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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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