Cost of Living in Victoria County, Texas
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Victoria County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Victoria County ranks #3,130 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 1%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Victoria County, Texas
Victoria renters face tighter affordability squeeze
At 19.7%, Victoria's rent-to-income ratio exceeds both the state average of 18.1% and creeps toward the threshold where affordability becomes strained. The median household income of $70,101 nearly matches the national average of $74,755, but rents at $1,151 monthly demand a larger share of household budgets.
Among the pricier Texas rental markets
Victoria ranks above the state average with a 19.7% rent-to-income ratio, placing it among Texas counties where renters feel cost pressure most acutely. Median rent of $1,151 significantly outpaces Texas's $963 median, reflecting Victoria's position as a coastal employment hub.
Costlier than surrounding rural counties
Victoria's $1,151 rent surpasses neighboring Wharton County ($986) and Waller County's $1,210, while its income of $70,101 trails Waller County's $76,135. The higher rents reflect Victoria's role as a regional economic center with refining and petrochemical employment.
Nearly one-fifth income goes to rent
The median renter in Victoria pays $1,151 monthly—about 19.7% of household income—while homeowners spend $929, making ownership slightly more affordable. Median home values of $197,600 sit below the state average for ownership-track buyers.
Balance industrial jobs against rising rents
Victoria appeals to workers in petrochemicals and refining, but expect to allocate nearly one-fifth of your income to rent. If you're relocating for industrial work, the county's 19.7% rent-to-income ratio means budgeting carefully or exploring homeownership at median values around $197,600.
Cost of Living Advisory: Victoria County
Affordability Verdict
Victoria County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $1,151/month — about 19.7% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Victoria County is $1,151/month, while owner costs run $929/month. Owning saves approximately $222/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $46,040/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $39,814/year. With a median household income of $70,101, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Victoria County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Texas, Victoria County is less affordable than Waller County by roughly 5% ($1,151/mo vs $1,210/mo).
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
19.7%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,636
per month
Owner Cost Burden
15.9%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Victoria County
Median home value is $197,600. Estimated monthly cost: $1,578 vs. your max of $1,636.
Rent Affordability Guide
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