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Ferris

Pop. 3,238·46th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Ferris, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,025/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$60
Falling (Monthly)
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Ferris · $2,025
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,025/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$81,000/yr
Local median income
$89,722/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ferris's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,480
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$24,300/yr
At $2,025/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, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ferris, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,238
Median income
$89,722
Median age
29.3
Renters
31.3%
Age distribution
36.4%
20%
25.5%
Under 1836.4%
18–3420%
35–5425.5%
55–649.3%
65+8.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
26.1%
29.1%
53.8%
White26.1%
Black29.1%
Hispanic53.8%
Education (25+)
14.8%
31.1%
33.9%
20.2%
No HS diploma14.8%
HS diploma31.1%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
68.7%
31.3%
Owner68.7%
Renter31.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ferris, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,725 → $89,722
up 38.6%
Population
2,736 → 3,238
up 18.3%
Renter share
37% → 31.3%
-5.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 20.2%
+5.2 pts
Median age
30.9 → 29.3
-1.6 yrs

Median household income rose from $64,725 to $89,722 between 2021 and 2024, a 38.6% shift. The population has grown by 18.3% since 2021, moving from about 2,736 residents to roughly 3,238. Renters now make up 31.3% of households, compared with 37% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 20.2% of adults here, versus 15% in 2021.

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About renting in Ferris, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ferris is $2,025/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,250/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,540/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,930/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($89,722/yr), Ferris ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ferris an affordable city for renters?

Ferris is considered affordable for renters. At $2,025/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($89,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ferris falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Ferris?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $81,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,025/mo in Ferris. The local median household income is $89,722/yr, meaning the typical Ferris household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ferris?

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

How does Ferris rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Ferris is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #46 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,025/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ferris?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ferris ($2,025/mo): Balch Springs ($1,704/mo), Crandall ($1,936/mo), Red Oak ($1,949/mo).

What percentage of Ferris residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.3% of Ferris households are renters, while 68.7% are owner-occupied. Ferris leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ferris rent compare to the national average?

Ferris's median rent of $2,025/mo is $60 (3%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #46 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,025/mo, rent takes ~27% of Ferris's median household income ($89,722/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ferris 27%Benchmark 30%
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