Cost of Living in Stonewall County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Stonewall County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Stonewall County ranks #814 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 26%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Stonewall County, Texas
Stonewall delivers exceptional affordability
Stonewall County's rent-to-income ratio of 12.2% ranks among the nation's most affordable, with renters spending just one-eighth of their $61,250 income on housing. While below the national income median, the county's rental burden is remarkably light.
Texas's least burdened renters
Stonewall's 12.2% rent-to-income ratio is the best in this group and well below Texas's 18.1% average. At $620 monthly, Stonewall offers the region's cheapest rent, $343 below the state average.
Bargain rents, modest incomes
Stonewall renters pay just $620 monthly—the lowest among profiled counties—while earning $61,250, a solid middle-income level. This combination creates the lightest housing burden in the group despite below-average income.
Housing takes minimal income share
Stonewall renters dedicate only 12.2% of their median income to housing, preserving maximum resources for other needs. Homeowners spend $580 monthly on ownership—9.5% of income—while homes value at just $54,700, the lowest in the group.
Maximum affordability, minimal cost
Stonewall County represents the ultimate affordability play: the lowest rents and housing burden in the region. Budget-conscious relocators seeking rural Texas will find unmatched value here.
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Affordability Verdict
Housing in Stonewall County is affordable. The median rent is $620/month against a median household income of $61,250, putting rent at 12.1% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $620/month rent versus $580/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $40/month cheaper — a 6% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $24,800/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $24,857/year. With a median household income of $61,250, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 16.0% of renter households in Stonewall County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Texas, Stonewall County is more affordable than Zapata County by roughly 9% ($620/mo vs $569/mo).
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Rent Burden
12.1%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,429
per month
Owner Cost Burden
11.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Stonewall County
Median home value is $54,700. Estimated monthly cost: $437 vs. your max of $1,429.
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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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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