Housing in Johnson County

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Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in Johnson County averages $1,398/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Texas median of $1,403 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Johnson County FMR Area are $1,540 for a studio, $1,591 for 1‑bedroom, $1,860 for 2‑bedroom, $2,454 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,039 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $462 increase for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County shows a 33% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Johnson County was 3.6% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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Johnson
TX
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Johnson
TX
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Johnson
TX
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Johnson
TX
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Johnson
TX
9.6
Johnson
TX
12.7
Johnson
TX
13.5
Johnson
TX
15.0
Hood
TX
17.9
Johnson
TX
18.1
Johnson
TX
19.5
Hood
TX
25.1
Somervell
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27.1
Somervell
TX
28.9
Somervell
TX
33.7
Hood
TX
35.0
Hood
TX
37.6
Hood
TX
38.6

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