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Lake Worth

Pop. 4,829·121st most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Lake Worth, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,696/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$269
Falling (Monthly)
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Lake Worth · $1,696
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,696/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$81,910/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lake Worth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$739
2 BR
$1,345
3 BR
$1,602
Research median
$1,345/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
$20,352/yr
At $1,696/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lake Worth, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,829
Median income
$81,910
Median age
42
Renters
34.2%
Age distribution
14.1%
25.5%
23%
16.5%
20.9%
Under 1814.1%
18–3425.5%
35–5423%
55–6416.5%
65+20.9%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
65.9%
36.3%
White65.9%
Black2.4%
Hispanic36.3%
Education (25+)
18%
33.7%
28%
20.4%
No HS diploma18%
HS diploma33.7%
Some college28%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
65.8%
34.2%
Owner65.8%
Renter34.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Lake Worth, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$78,958 → $81,910
up 3.7%
Population
4,710 → 4,829
up 2.5%
Renter share
21.5% → 34.2%
+12.7 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 20.4%
-1.0 pts
Median age
43.5 → 42
-1.5 yrs

Median household income grew from $78,958 to $81,910 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.7% shift. Headcount in the area went from 4,710 to 4,829 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.5% change. About 34.2% of households rent today, against 21.5% in 2021.

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Lake Worth rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Lake Worth. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Lake Worth, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lake Worth is $1,696/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,345/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $739/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,602/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($81,910/yr), Lake Worth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Worth an affordable city for renters?

Lake Worth is considered affordable for renters. At $1,696/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($81,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lake Worth falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Lake Worth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,696/mo in Lake Worth. The local median household income is $81,910/yr, meaning the typical Lake Worth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lake Worth?

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

How does Lake Worth rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Lake Worth is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #121 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,696/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lake Worth?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lake Worth ($1,696/mo): Haltom City ($1,417/mo), Westworth Village ($1,522/mo), White Settlement ($1,541/mo).

What percentage of Lake Worth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.2% of Lake Worth households are renters, while 65.8% are owner-occupied. Lake Worth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Lake Worth rent compare to the national average?

Lake Worth's median rent of $1,696/mo is $269 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #121 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,696/mo, rent takes ~25% of Lake Worth's median household income ($81,910/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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