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Livingston

Pop. 5,718·132nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Livingston, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,671/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$294
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Livingston · $1,671
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,671/mo, rent takes about 41% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$48,841/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Livingston's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$800
2 BR
$1,000
3 BR
$1,210
4 BR+
$1,500
Research median
$1,000/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
$20,052/yr
At $1,671/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Livingston, TX is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,718
Median income
$48,841
Median age
35.9
Renters
49.6%
Age distribution
25.9%
23.2%
16.5%
15.1%
19.3%
Under 1825.9%
18–3423.2%
35–5416.5%
55–6415.1%
65+19.3%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
65.7%
26.1%
White65.7%
Black10.9%
Hispanic26.1%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
16.4%
37.9%
28.2%
17.5%
No HS diploma16.4%
HS diploma37.9%
Some college28.2%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
50.4%
49.6%
Owner50.4%
Renter49.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Livingston, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,735 → $48,841
up 11.7%
Population
5,597 → 5,718
up 2.2%
Renter share
45.3% → 49.6%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.6% → 17.5%
+2.9 pts
Median age
38 → 35.9
-2.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $43,735 to $48,841 across the same window, up 11.7% versus 2021. Census counts show Livingston, TX adding about 121 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 45.3% to 49.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.6% to 17.5% across the same window.

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About renting in Livingston, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Livingston is $1,671/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,000/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,210/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($48,841/yr), Livingston ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Livingston an affordable city for renters?

Livingston is considered stretched for renters. At $1,671/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($48,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Livingston significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Livingston?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,671/mo in Livingston. The local median household income is $48,841/yr, meaning the typical Livingston household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Livingston?

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

How does Livingston rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Livingston is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #132 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,671/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Livingston?

Lufkin is nearby and more affordable at $1,313/mo, which is $358 less than Livingston.

What percentage of Livingston residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.6% of Livingston households are renters, while 50.4% are owner-occupied. Livingston leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Livingston rent compare to the national average?

Livingston's median rent of $1,671/mo is $294 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #132 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,671/mo, rent takes ~41% of Livingston's median household income ($48,841/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Livingston 41%Benchmark 30%
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