Cost of Living in McCulloch County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
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McCulloch County ranks #1,091 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 35%)
Sourced county brief
McCulloch County Median Gross Rent Estimated at 806 Dollars
The median gross rent in McCulloch County was estimated at $806 per month, which is $189 lower than the Texas unweighted county mean of $995. According to ACS table B25071, the official Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (GRAPI) was 28.7%. This figure is 1.8 percentage points higher than the state unweighted county mean official GRAPI of 26.9%. Regarding owner-occupied households, the median home value was $150,500, compared to the state unweighted county mean of $185,237. The median selected monthly owner cost was $758, while the Texas unweighted county mean was $877. The median renter-household income was recorded at $33,333. These statistics represent a snapshot of housing costs for the 2020-2024 period and are not intended as financial or investment advice. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: McCulloch County
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 28.7% of renter household income in McCulloch County, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $806 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $758. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $32,240 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Texas unweighted mean of county median rents is $995 per month. McCulloch County's $806 median is 19.0% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
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Rent Burden
17.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,261
per month
Owner Cost Burden
16.8%
of gross income
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Median home value is $150,500. Estimated monthly cost: $1,201 vs. your max of $1,261.
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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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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
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