Cost of Living in Jim Hogg County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Jim Hogg County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Jim Hogg County ranks #2,666 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 15%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Jim Hogg County, Texas
Jim Hogg sits just above national average
Jim Hogg County renters spend 23.3% of income on housing, about five percentage points above the national comfort level of 18.1%. The county's median household income of $42,230 ranks it among the lower-earning areas, though a modest rent of $820 keeps the overall burden manageable.
Moderately affordable by Texas standards
Jim Hogg's 23.3% rent-to-income ratio exceeds Texas's 18.1% state average by 5.2 points, placing it in the state's less affordable tier. At $820 monthly, the median rent runs 15% below the state average, partially offsetting the county's income disadvantage.
Moderately priced in its region
Jim Hogg's $820 rent falls between Jasper County ($790) and Jim Wells County ($885), positioning it as a middle option among neighboring counties. The county's 23.3% burden exceeds all neighbors except Jeff Davis County's critical 48.3%.
Renters and owners pay similar amounts
Renters contribute $820 monthly while homeowners pay $838—nearly identical costs that suggest relative market balance. With a median home value of $125,600 and median income of $42,230, neither housing option presents a clear advantage.
Reasonable housing costs for rural Texas
Jim Hogg County offers decent affordability within its rural context, with rents and incomes roughly proportional to the broader region. If you're relocating to South Texas, Jim Hogg presents a viable option with housing burdens comparable to nearby Jim Wells County.
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Affordability Verdict
Housing in Jim Hogg County is affordable. The median rent is $820/month against a median household income of $42,230, putting rent at 23.3% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $820/month rent versus $838/month in owner costs, renting is roughly $18/month cheaper — a 2% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,800/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $35,914/year. With a median household income of $42,230, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Jim Hogg County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Texas, Jim Hogg County is more affordable than Roberts County by roughly 7% ($820/mo vs $769/mo).
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Rent Burden
23.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$985
per month
Owner Cost Burden
23.8%
of gross income
The median home in Jim Hogg County may be a stretch
Median home value is $125,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,003 vs. your max of $985.
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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