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Mabank

Pop. 5,187·152nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Mabank, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,606/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.7%
vs US Median
-$356
Rising (Monthly)
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Mabank · $1,606
More affordable than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
35% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,606/mo, rent takes about 35% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$54,889/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mabank's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$840
2 BR
$977
3 BR
$1,230
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$977/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,606 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
$19,272/yr
At $1,606/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, +8.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mabank, TX is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,187
Median income
$54,889
Median age
33.1
Renters
56.2%
Age distribution
30%
23.4%
27.3%
Under 1830%
18–3423.4%
35–5427.3%
55–647.3%
65+12%
Gender
45.5%
54.5%
Male45.5%
Female54.5%
Race & ethnicity
90.6%
White90.6%
Black3.1%
Hispanic6.2%
Asian0.8%
Education (25+)
33.5%
35.8%
22.1%
No HS diploma8.6%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college35.8%
Bachelor's+22.1%
Housing tenure
43.8%
56.2%
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Mabank, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,091 → $54,889
up 21.7%
Population
3,468 → 5,187
up 49.6%
Renter share
56.5% → 56.2%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.8% → 22.1%
+5.3 pts
Median age
35.6 → 33.1
-2.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $54,889 today, compared with $45,091 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 3,468 to 5,187 between 2021 and 2024, a 49.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.8% to 22.1%.

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Mabank rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Mabank, TX

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mabank is $1,606/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $977/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,230/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($54,889/yr), Mabank ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mabank an affordable city for renters?

Mabank is considered moderate for renters. At $1,606/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($54,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mabank slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Mabank?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,606/mo in Mabank. The local median household income is $54,889/yr, meaning the typical Mabank household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mabank?

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

How does Mabank rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Mabank is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #152 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,606/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mabank?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mabank ($1,606/mo): Kemp ($1,213/mo), Athens ($1,221/mo).

What percentage of Mabank residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.2% of Mabank households are renters, while 43.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Mabank has a strong rental market.

How does Mabank rent compare to the national average?

Mabank's median rent of $1,606/mo is $356 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #152 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,606/mo, rent takes ~35% of Mabank's median household income ($54,889/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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