Special Interest
Housing in Anderson County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Anderson County averages $1,041/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 40% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Anderson County FMR Area are $966 for a studio, $972 for 1‑bedroom, $1,205 for 2‑bedroom, $1,445 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,819 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $164 increase for a 2-bedroom in Anderson County shows a 16% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Anderson County was 4.4% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
