Cost of Living in Throckmorton County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Throckmorton County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Throckmorton County ranks #835 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 27%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Throckmorton County, Texas
Throckmorton nails the affordability sweet spot
Throckmorton County's 11.2% rent-to-income ratio ranks among Texas's best, sitting well below the state average of 18.1% and the national benchmark. With median rent of just $548 and household income of $58,864, residents enjoy genuine housing security with minimal budget strain.
Among Texas's most affordable counties
Throckmorton ranks in the top tier of Texas counties for housing affordability, with its 11.2% rent-to-income ratio matching or beating nearly all other rural West Texas markets. Few Texas counties combine such low absolute rents with reasonable income stability.
Cheapest rents in the surrounding region
Throckmorton's $548 median rent is the lowest across all neighboring West Texas counties, while owner costs of $475 monthly offer homeownership at rural-county prices. The county represents the affordability ceiling for the entire region.
Housing costs barely dent budgets
Renters spend just 11.2% of their $58,864 median income on housing, or $548 monthly, leaving substantial room for savings and other necessities. Homeowners allocate approximately 9.7% to monthly payments on a median $84,200 home, among Texas's most favorable ratios.
Hidden gem for budget-conscious relocators
Throckmorton County is ideal for remote workers, retirees, or anyone prioritizing housing affordability over urban amenities—you'll find genuine financial breathing room here. If you can work from anywhere, this tiny county's combination of cheap housing and reasonable income makes it an underrated relocation opportunity.
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Affordability Verdict
Housing in Throckmorton County is affordable. The median rent is $548/month against a median household income of $58,864, putting rent at 11.2% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $548/month rent versus $475/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $73/month cheaper — a 13% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $21,920/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $20,357/year. With a median household income of $58,864, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 19.0% of renter households in Throckmorton County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Texas, Throckmorton County is more affordable than Brooks County by roughly 13% ($548/mo vs $487/mo).
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Rent Burden
11.2%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,373
per month
Owner Cost Burden
9.7%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Throckmorton County
Median home value is $84,200. Estimated monthly cost: $672 vs. your max of $1,373.
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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