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Kilgore

Pop. 13,470·258th most expensive in Texas·Kilgore rents are up 11.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,141/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$824
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Kilgore · $1,141
More affordable than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,141/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$46,000/yr
Local median income
$66,295/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Kilgore's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$930
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,540
4 BR+
$1,730
Research median
$1,150/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,692/yr
At $1,141/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Kilgore, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,470
Median income
$66,295
Median age
35.3
Renters
28.6%
Age distribution
28.2%
21.4%
28.7%
Under 1828.2%
18–3421.4%
35–5428.7%
55–6410.2%
65+11.5%
Gender
50.2%
49.8%
Male50.2%
Female49.8%
Race & ethnicity
53.8%
14%
26.9%
White53.8%
Black14%
Hispanic26.9%
Asian0.8%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
16.4%
32.9%
31.5%
19.2%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+19.2%
Housing tenure
71.4%
28.6%
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Kilgore, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,849 → $66,295
up 23.1%
Population
13,364 → 13,470
up 0.8%
Renter share
31.9% → 28.6%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 19.2%
+2.4 pts
Median age
38.8 → 35.3
-3.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,849 to $66,295 across the same window, up 23.1% versus 2021. Renters now make up 28.6% of households, compared with 31.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 19.2% of adults here, versus 16.8% in 2021.

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Kilgore rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Kilgore, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Kilgore is $1,141/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $930/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,540/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($66,295/yr), Kilgore ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Kilgore an affordable city for renters?

Kilgore is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,141/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($66,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Kilgore falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Kilgore?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,141/mo in Kilgore. The local median household income is $66,295/yr, meaning the typical Kilgore household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Kilgore?

Rent in Kilgore has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Kilgore rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Kilgore is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #258 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,141/mo.

What percentage of Kilgore residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of Kilgore households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. Kilgore leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Kilgore rent compare to the national average?

Kilgore's median rent of $1,141/mo is $824 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #258 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,141/mo, rent takes ~21% of Kilgore's median household income ($66,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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