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Crandall

Pop. 4,763·64th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Crandall, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,936/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$29
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Crandall · $1,936
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,936/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/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
Research median
$1,620/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
$23,232/yr
At $1,936/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% 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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About renting in Crandall, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Crandall is $1,936/mo as of July 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 26% 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 affordable for renters. At $1,936/mo, rent takes approximately 26% 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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,936/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 July 2026.

How does Crandall rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Crandall is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #64 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,936/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crandall?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crandall ($1,936/mo): Terrell ($1,645/mo), Balch Springs ($1,704/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 $1,936/mo is $29 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #64 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,936/mo, rent takes ~26% of Crandall's median household income ($88,997/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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