How Much Do You Need to Afford Rent in Houston, TX?
Income needed for the average 2BR rent under the 30% rule
Rent is affordable on the local median income in Houston, TX
The average 2-bedroom rent ($1,529/mo) takes 23% of the local median household income ($80,458/yr). That is within the recommended 30% threshold.
| To afford $1,529/mo rent (30% rule) | You need |
|---|---|
| Annual salary | $61,160 |
| Monthly income | $5,097 |
| Hourly wage (full-time) | $29.40/hr |
| Local median household income | $80,458 |
| Rent as % of that income | 23% |
The 30% rule says housing should cost no more than 30% of gross income. The "housing wage" is the full-time hourly pay (2080 hrs/yr) needed to hit that. Rent is the HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom; income is the Census median for the area.