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Lacy Lakeview

Pop. 7,274·220th most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,361/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.1%
vs US Median
-$601
Rising (Monthly)
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Lacy Lakeview · $1,361
More affordable than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,361/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$54,000/yr
Local median income
$56,924/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lacy Lakeview's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,470
4 BR+
$1,520
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,361 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,332/yr
At $1,361/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +8.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lacy Lakeview, TX is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,274
Median income
$56,924
Median age
32.9
Renters
55.8%
Age distribution
22.4%
30.1%
28.2%
Under 1822.4%
18–3430.1%
35–5428.2%
55–648.2%
65+11%
Gender
47.5%
52.5%
Male47.5%
Female52.5%
Race & ethnicity
41.9%
30%
24.8%
White41.9%
Black30%
Hispanic24.8%
Asian1%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.3%
34%
37%
12.6%
No HS diploma16.3%
HS diploma34%
Some college37%
Bachelor's+12.6%
Housing tenure
44.2%
55.8%
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lacy Lakeview, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,234 → $56,924
up 45.1%
Population
6,968 → 7,274
up 4.4%
Renter share
61.2% → 55.8%
-5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
14% → 12.6%
-1.4 pts
Median age
36.9 → 32.9
-4.0 yrs

Median household income climbed from $39,234 to $56,924 between 2021 and 2024, a 45.1% shift. Census counts show Lacy Lakeview, TX adding about 306 residents over the five-year window, up 4.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 61.2% to 55.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Lacy Lakeview rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Lacy Lakeview is $1,361/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,470/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($56,924/yr), Lacy Lakeview ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lacy Lakeview an affordable city for renters?

Lacy Lakeview is considered affordable for renters. At $1,361/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($56,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lacy Lakeview falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lacy Lakeview?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,361/mo in Lacy Lakeview. The local median household income is $56,924/yr, meaning the typical Lacy Lakeview household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lacy Lakeview?

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

How does Lacy Lakeview rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Lacy Lakeview is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #220 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,361/mo.

What percentage of Lacy Lakeview residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.8% of Lacy Lakeview households are renters, while 44.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lacy Lakeview has a strong rental market.

How does Lacy Lakeview rent compare to the national average?

Lacy Lakeview's median rent of $1,361/mo is $601 (31%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #220 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,361/mo, rent takes ~29% of Lacy Lakeview's median household income ($56,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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