Housing in Caldwell County

The inside story on rent prices
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 Caldwell County averages $1,173/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Caldwell County FMR Area are $1,586 for a studio, $1,681 for 1‑bedroom, $1,992 for 2‑bedroom, $2,524 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,969 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $819 increase for a 2-bedroom in Caldwell County shows a 70% rise over that period.

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

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TX
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TX
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TX
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Guadalupe
TX
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Guadalupe
TX
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Comal
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Caldwell
TX
18.3
Comal
TX
18.4
Caldwell
TX
19.6
Caldwell
TX
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Hays
TX
21.1
Comal
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22.9
Comal
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Hays
TX
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Caldwell
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Hays
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Caldwell
TX
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