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Jersey Village

Pop. 7,817·244th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,264/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.4%
vs US Median
-$701
Stable (Monthly)
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Jersey Village · $1,264
More affordable than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,264/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$51,000/yr
Local median income
$79,750/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Jersey Village's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,521
4 BR+
$1,603
Research median
$1,180/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
$15,168/yr
At $1,264/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.7% YoY, -0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Jersey Village, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,817
Median income
$79,750
Median age
36.3
Renters
54.6%
Age distribution
21.3%
25.3%
22%
21.5%
Under 1821.3%
18–3425.3%
35–5422%
55–6410%
65+21.5%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
57.2%
15.2%
22.9%
White57.2%
Black15.2%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian7.1%
Education (25+)
16.2%
26.2%
51.6%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+51.6%
Housing tenure
45.4%
54.6%
Owner45.4%
Renter54.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Jersey Village, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,877 → $79,750
down 4.9%
Population
7,904 → 7,817
down 1.1%
Renter share
44.5% → 54.6%
+10.1 pts
Bachelor's+
50.4% → 51.6%
+1.2 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.3
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,877 in 2021 to $79,750 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 7,904 to 7,817 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 54.6% of households rent today, against 44.5% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Jersey Village rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Jersey Village, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Jersey Village is $1,264/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,180/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,521/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($79,750/yr), Jersey Village ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Jersey Village an affordable city for renters?

Jersey Village is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,264/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($79,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Jersey Village falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Jersey Village?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,264/mo in Jersey Village. The local median household income is $79,750/yr, meaning the typical Jersey Village household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Jersey Village?

Rent in Jersey Village has decreased 4.7% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Jersey Village rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Jersey Village is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #244 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,264/mo.

What percentage of Jersey Village residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54.6% of Jersey Village households are renters, while 45.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Jersey Village has a strong rental market.

How does Jersey Village rent compare to the national average?

Jersey Village's median rent of $1,264/mo is $701 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #244 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,264/mo, rent takes ~19% of Jersey Village's median household income ($79,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Jersey Village 19%Benchmark 30%
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