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Glenn Heights

Pop. 18,096·13th most expensive in Texas·Glenn Heights rents are up 10.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,334/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$372
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Glenn Heights · $2,334
More expensive than 74% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Glenn Heights's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,334/mo
Expected by trend
$2,253/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,578
3 BR
$1,759
4 BR+
$2,418
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,578/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,334 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
$28,008/yr
At $2,334/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Glenn Heights, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 27.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,096
Median income
$81,718
Median age
33.8
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
27.8%
25.1%
25.2%
14.6%
Under 1827.8%
18–3425.1%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.6%
65+7.3%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
21.6%
52.9%
30.1%
White21.6%
Black52.9%
Hispanic30.1%
Asian1.3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28.3%
28.8%
27.1%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+27.1%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Glenn Heights, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,942 → $2,334
up 20.2%
Income
$81,202 → $81,718
up 0.6%
Population
15,741 → 18,096
up 15.0%
Renter share
14.6% → 21.6%
+7.0 pts
Bachelor's+
26.2% → 27.1%
+0.9 pts
Median age
33.2 → 33.8
+0.6 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Glenn Heights, TX has increased by $392 per month, settling near $2,334 after starting the period at $1,942. On the earnings side, the typical household in Glenn Heights, TX now reports about $81,718, up from $81,202 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,741 to 18,096 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.0% change. About 21.6% of households rent today, against 14.6% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Glenn Heights, TX reflects that arc in its own way.

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Glenn Heights rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Glenn Heights is $2,334/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,578/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,759/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($81,718/yr), Glenn Heights ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Glenn Heights an affordable city for renters?

Glenn Heights is considered moderate for renters. At $2,334/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($81,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Glenn Heights slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Glenn Heights?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,334/mo in Glenn Heights. The local median household income is $81,718/yr, meaning the typical Glenn Heights household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Glenn Heights?

Rent in Glenn Heights has increased 10.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Glenn Heights rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Glenn Heights is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #13 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,334/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Glenn Heights?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Glenn Heights ($2,334/mo): Duncanville ($1,514/mo), Cedar Hill ($1,806/mo), Desoto ($2,010/mo).

What percentage of Glenn Heights residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of Glenn Heights households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. Glenn Heights leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Glenn Heights rent compare to the national average?

Glenn Heights's median rent of $2,334/mo is $372 (19%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #13 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,334/mo, rent takes ~34% of Glenn Heights's median household income ($81,718/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Glenn Heights 34%Benchmark 30%
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