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Krum

Pop. 6,189·32nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Krum, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,111/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$149
Rising (Monthly)
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Krum · $2,111
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,111/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$84,000/yr
Local median income
$124,405/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Krum's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,560
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,410
4 BR+
$3,090
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,920/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,111 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
$25,332/yr
At $2,111/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Krum, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,189
Median income
$124,405
Median age
35.9
Renters
24.2%
Age distribution
28.4%
20.3%
31.6%
Under 1828.4%
18–3420.3%
35–5431.6%
55–649.9%
65+9.9%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
87.5%
White87.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
19.1%
41%
36.2%
No HS diploma3.7%
HS diploma19.1%
Some college41%
Bachelor's+36.2%
Housing tenure
75.8%
24.2%
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Krum, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,089 → $124,405
up 46.2%
Population
5,423 → 6,189
up 14.1%
Renter share
18.6% → 24.2%
+5.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.6% → 36.2%
-7.4 pts
Median age
33.2 → 35.9
+2.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $85,089 in 2021 to $124,405 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 5,423 to 6,189 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.1% change. About 24.2% of households rent today, against 18.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 43.6% to 36.2%.

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About renting in Krum, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Krum is $2,111/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,560/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($124,405/yr), Krum ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Krum an affordable city for renters?

Krum is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,111/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($124,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Krum falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Krum?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,111/mo in Krum. The local median household income is $124,405/yr, meaning the typical Krum household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Krum?

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

How does Krum rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Krum is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #32 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,111/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Krum?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Krum ($2,111/mo): Denton ($1,533/mo), Sanger ($1,645/mo), Northlake ($1,998/mo).

What percentage of Krum residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of Krum households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. Krum leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Krum rent compare to the national average?

Krum's median rent of $2,111/mo is $149 (8%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #32 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,111/mo, rent takes ~20% of Krum's median household income ($124,405/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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