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Hallsville

Pop. 4,628·43rd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Hallsville, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,998/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+37.8%
vs US Median
+$33
Rising (Monthly)
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Hallsville · $1,998
More expensive than 60% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,998/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$80,000/yr
Local median income
$85,313/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Hallsville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,640
4 BR+
$1,800
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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$23,976/yr
At $1,998/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +37.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Hallsville, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,628
Median income
$85,313
Median age
32.7
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
27%
26.2%
24.2%
17.6%
Under 1827%
18–3426.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6417.6%
65+5.1%
Gender
53.3%
46.7%
Male53.3%
Female46.7%
Race & ethnicity
77.8%
13%
White77.8%
Black6%
Hispanic13%
Asian0.5%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
13.8%
45%
33.6%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma13.8%
Some college45%
Bachelor's+33.6%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Hallsville, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$73,925 → $85,313
up 15.4%
Population
4,303 → 4,628
up 7.6%
Renter share
38.6% → 38.9%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
38.2% → 33.6%
-4.6 pts
Median age
34.4 → 32.7
-1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $73,925 in 2021 to $85,313 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 4,303 to 4,628 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 38.2% to 33.6%.

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By apartment size

Hallsville rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Hallsville. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Hallsville, TX

Last updated: May 18, 2026

The median rent in Hallsville is $1,998/mo as of May 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,040/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,640/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($85,313/yr), Hallsville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Hallsville an affordable city for renters?

Hallsville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,998/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($85,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Hallsville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Hallsville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,998/mo in Hallsville. The local median household income is $85,313/yr, meaning the typical Hallsville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Hallsville?

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

How does Hallsville rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Hallsville is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #43 out of 264 tracked cities at $1,998/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Hallsville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Hallsville ($1,998/mo): Kilgore ($1,141/mo), Liberty City ($1,150/mo), Longview ($1,176/mo).

What percentage of Hallsville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of Hallsville households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. Hallsville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Hallsville rent compare to the national average?

Hallsville's median rent of $1,998/mo is $33 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #43 out of 264 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,998/mo, rent takes ~28% of Hallsville's median household income ($85,313/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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