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Bacliff

Pop. 9,541·143rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Bacliff, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,648/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.8%
vs US Median
-$317
Falling (Monthly)
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Bacliff · $1,648
More affordable than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
38% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,648/mo, rent takes about 38% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$51,458/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Bacliff's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,280
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,776/yr
At $1,648/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -4.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Bacliff, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 20.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,541
Median income
$51,458
Median age
32.4
Renters
38.2%
Age distribution
31.2%
24.3%
25.3%
Under 1831.2%
18–3424.3%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.5%
65+7.7%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
50.6%
47.4%
White50.6%
Black9.5%
Hispanic47.4%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
20.2%
21.9%
37.4%
20.6%
No HS diploma20.2%
HS diploma21.9%
Some college37.4%
Bachelor's+20.6%
Housing tenure
61.8%
38.2%
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Bacliff, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,886 → $51,458
down 20.7%
Population
10,567 → 9,541
down 9.7%
Renter share
40% → 38.2%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
16.3% → 20.6%
+4.3 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.4
+0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,886 in 2021 to $51,458 more recently. Census counts show Bacliff, TX losing about 1,026 residents over the five-year window, down 9.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 40% to 38.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 16.3% to 20.6% across the same window.

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Bacliff rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Bacliff, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Bacliff is $1,648/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($51,458/yr), Bacliff ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Bacliff an affordable city for renters?

Bacliff is considered moderate for renters. At $1,648/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($51,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Bacliff slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Bacliff?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,648/mo in Bacliff. The local median household income is $51,458/yr, meaning the typical Bacliff household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Bacliff?

Rent in Bacliff has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Bacliff rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Bacliff is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #143 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,648/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Bacliff?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Bacliff ($1,648/mo): Kemah ($1,465/mo), Dickinson ($1,514/mo).

What percentage of Bacliff residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.2% of Bacliff households are renters, while 61.8% are owner-occupied. Bacliff leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Bacliff rent compare to the national average?

Bacliff's median rent of $1,648/mo is $317 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #143 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,648/mo, rent takes ~38% of Bacliff's median household income ($51,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Bacliff 38%Benchmark 30%
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