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Horizon City

Pop. 23,668·147th most expensive in Texas·Horizon City rents are up 10.4% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,643/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.4%
Month-over-Month
-5.6%
vs US Median
-$322
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Horizon City · $1,643
More affordable than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,643/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$66,000/yr
Local median income
$65,737/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Horizon City's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$870
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,760
4 BR+
$2,130
Research median
$1,270/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
$19,716/yr
At $1,643/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.4% YoY, -5.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Horizon City, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,668
Median income
$65,737
Median age
29.5
Renters
14.8%
Age distribution
33.7%
23.9%
28.2%
Under 1833.7%
18–3423.9%
35–5428.2%
55–648.6%
65+5.5%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
38.3%
90.7%
White38.3%
Black1.5%
Hispanic90.7%
Asian0.7%
Education (25+)
29.5%
38.8%
21%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma29.5%
Some college38.8%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
85.2%
14.8%
Owner85.2%
Renter14.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Horizon City, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,891 → $65,737
up 8.0%
Population
22,075 → 23,668
up 7.2%
Renter share
13.6% → 14.8%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.8% → 21%
-5.8 pts
Median age
30.7 → 29.5
-1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,737 today, compared with $60,891 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 22,075 to 23,668 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 26.8% to 21%.

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By apartment size

Horizon City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Horizon City, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Horizon City is $1,643/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $870/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,270/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,090/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,760/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($65,737/yr), Horizon City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Horizon City an affordable city for renters?

Horizon City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,643/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($65,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Horizon City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,643/mo in Horizon City. The local median household income is $65,737/yr, meaning the typical Horizon City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Horizon City?

Rent in Horizon City has increased 10.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Horizon City is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #147 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,643/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Horizon City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Horizon City ($1,643/mo): Las Cruces ($1,424/mo), El Paso ($1,521/mo), Alamogordo ($1,546/mo).

What percentage of Horizon City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.8% of Horizon City households are renters, while 85.2% are owner-occupied. Horizon City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Horizon City rent compare to the national average?

Horizon City's median rent of $1,643/mo is $322 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #147 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,643/mo, rent takes ~30% of Horizon City's median household income ($65,737/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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