City Report · TX

Crandall

Pop. 4,763·91st most expensive in Texas·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,794/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-7.3%
vs US Median
-$168
Falling (Monthly)
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Crandall · $1,794
More affordable than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
24% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,794/mo, rent takes about 24% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$72,000/yr
Local median income
$88,997/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Crandall's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,610
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,620/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,794 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,528/yr
At $1,794/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, -7.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Crandall, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,763
Median income
$88,997
Median age
38.2
Renters
10.4%
Age distribution
25.7%
19.1%
26.8%
15.4%
13%
Under 1825.7%
18–3419.1%
35–5426.8%
55–6415.4%
65+13%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
91%
24.4%
White91%
Black3.5%
Hispanic24.4%
Education (25+)
14%
32.3%
38.5%
15.2%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college38.5%
Bachelor's+15.2%
Housing tenure
89.6%
Owner89.6%
Renter10.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Crandall, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,558 → $88,997
down 4.9%
Population
3,779 → 4,763
up 26.0%
Renter share
18.2% → 10.4%
-7.8 pts
Bachelor's+
22.7% → 15.2%
-7.5 pts
Median age
36 → 38.2
+2.2 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $93,558 in 2021 to $88,997 more recently. Census counts show Crandall, TX adding about 984 residents over the five-year window, up 26.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.2% to 10.4%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 22.7% to 15.2% across the same window.

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Crandall rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Crandall is $1,794/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,030/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($88,997/yr), Crandall ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crandall an affordable city for renters?

Crandall is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,794/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($88,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crandall falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Crandall?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,794/mo in Crandall. The local median household income is $88,997/yr, meaning the typical Crandall household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crandall?

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

How does Crandall rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Crandall is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #91 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,794/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crandall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crandall ($1,794/mo): Terrell ($1,713/mo), Balch Springs ($1,715/mo).

What percentage of Crandall residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.4% of Crandall households are renters, while 89.6% are owner-occupied. Crandall leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Crandall rent compare to the national average?

Crandall's median rent of $1,794/mo is $168 (9%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #91 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,794/mo, rent takes ~24% of Crandall's median household income ($88,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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