Average Rent in Childress County, TX↓ Rents falling 6.2% YoY
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 6,772
Market Overview
Childress County, TX has rental prices ranging from $766/month to $1,459/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $828/month — 41% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $60,333/year, spending $828/month on a 1-bedroom represents 16% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.
How Childress County Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $976/month, Childress County ranks #110 most expensive of the 220 cities tracked in Texas — pricier than 60% of all US cities in our data.
The Childress County Rental Market
The Childress County, TX area has a population of about 6,772 and 36% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Childress County, TX have fallen by $65/month (6.2%) over the past year, from $1,041 to $976. This slight decline is consistent with broader market corrections seen across US rental markets.
Affordability
To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Childress County, TX without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $33,120. The local median household income of $60,333 exceeds that threshold by $27,213, making Childress County relatively accessible compared to local wages.
Economy & Jobs
Childress County, TX has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, 1.2 percentage points below the national average of 3.9%. Strong employment conditions typically sustain rental demand, as workers relocate to the area and local residents maintain stable housing.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Childress County, TX Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in TXlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth | $1,371 | $1,461 | $1,705 | $2,256 | — |
| Dallas | $1,531 | $1,606 | $1,884 | $2,361 | — |
| Brazoria County | $951 | $1,138 | $1,260 | $1,683 | — |
| Houston | $1,226 | $1,279 | $1,529 | $2,038 | — |
| San Antonio | $1,116 | $1,231 | $1,501 | $1,907 | — |
| Austin | $1,549 | $1,650 | $1,949 | $2,484 | — |
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