Special Interest
Housing in Webb County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Webb County averages $1,027/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 Webb County FMR Area are $1,013 for a studio, $1,019 for 1‑bedroom, $1,230 for 2‑bedroom, $1,588 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,643 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $203 increase for a 2-bedroom in Webb County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Webb County was 4.2% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
