City Report · TX

Haltom City

Pop. 45,767·215th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,378/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
-2.8%
vs US Median
-$584
Falling (Monthly)
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Haltom City · $1,378
More affordable than 83% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Haltom City's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,378/mo
Expected by trend
$1,501/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,920
4 BR+
$2,340
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,450/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,378 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
$16,536/yr
At $1,378/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (up only 2.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, -2.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Haltom City, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,767
Median income
$59,057
Median age
35.7
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
24.1%
25%
27.1%
12.3%
Under 1824.1%
18–3425%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.5%
65+12.3%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
46.1%
43.7%
White46.1%
Black5.5%
Hispanic43.7%
Asian9.1%
Education (25+)
25%
36.8%
25.4%
12.7%
No HS diploma25%
HS diploma36.8%
Some college25.4%
Bachelor's+12.7%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Haltom City, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,100 → $1,378
up 25.3%
Income
$54,099 → $59,057
up 9.2%
Population
45,777 → 45,767
up 0.0%
Renter share
46.7% → 49.3%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
11.8% → 12.7%
+0.9 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35.7
+1.9 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Haltom City, TX paid around $1,100 a month. That figure now sits near $1,378, up 25.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $54,099 to $59,057 across the same window, up 9.2% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 46.7% to 49.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Haltom City, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Haltom City rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Haltom City, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Haltom City is $1,378/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,240/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,920/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($59,057/yr), Haltom City ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Haltom City an affordable city for renters?

Haltom City is considered affordable for renters. At $1,378/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($59,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Haltom City falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Haltom City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,378/mo in Haltom City. The local median household income is $59,057/yr, meaning the typical Haltom City household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Haltom City?

Rent in Haltom City has increased 2.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Haltom City rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Haltom City is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #215 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,378/mo.

What percentage of Haltom City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of Haltom City households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. Haltom City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Haltom City rent compare to the national average?

Haltom City's median rent of $1,378/mo is $584 (30%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #215 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,378/mo, rent takes ~28% of Haltom City's median household income ($59,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Haltom City 28%Benchmark 30%
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