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Housing in Leon County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Leon County averages $907/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 Leon County FMR Area are $773 for a studio, $778 for 1‑bedroom, $973 for 2‑bedroom, $1,283 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,288 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $66 increase for a 2-bedroom in Leon County shows a 7% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Leon County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Texas at 4.1% and the national rate of 4.0%.
