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Housing in Austin County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Austin County averages $1,137/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 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Austin County FMR Area are $1,034 for a studio, $1,041 for 1‑bedroom, $1,279 for 2‑bedroom, $1,779 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,146 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $142 increase for a 2-bedroom in Austin County shows a 12% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Austin County was 3.7% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
