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Nacogdoches

Pop. 32,197·262nd most expensive in Texas·Nacogdoches rents are up 17.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,120/mo
Year-over-Year
+17.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$845
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Nacogdoches · $1,120
More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,120/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$45,000/yr
Local median income
$39,281/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Nacogdoches's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$780
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$990
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,660
Research median
$990/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
$13,440/yr
At $1,120/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 17.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+17.0% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Nacogdoches, TX is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 31.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,197
Median income
$39,281
Median age
25.6
Renters
61.7%
Age distribution
19%
43.7%
15.5%
13%
Under 1819%
18–3443.7%
35–5415.5%
55–648.8%
65+13%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.8%
25.2%
20.7%
White53.8%
Black25.2%
Hispanic20.7%
Asian1%
Education (25+)
26.1%
31.1%
31.2%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+31.2%
Housing tenure
38.3%
61.7%
Owner38.3%
Renter61.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Nacogdoches, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,434 → $39,281
up 7.8%
Population
32,347 → 32,197
down 0.5%
Renter share
62.2% → 61.7%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.6% → 31.2%
+3.6 pts
Median age
24.8 → 25.6
+0.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $39,281 today, compared with $36,434 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 31.2% of adults here, versus 27.6% in 2021.

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Nacogdoches rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Nacogdoches, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Nacogdoches is $1,120/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $780/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $990/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,240/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($39,281/yr), Nacogdoches ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 17.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Nacogdoches an affordable city for renters?

Nacogdoches is considered moderate for renters. At $1,120/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($39,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Nacogdoches slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Nacogdoches?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,120/mo in Nacogdoches. The local median household income is $39,281/yr, meaning the typical Nacogdoches household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Nacogdoches?

Rent in Nacogdoches has increased 17.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Nacogdoches rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Nacogdoches is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #262 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,120/mo.

What percentage of Nacogdoches residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.7% of Nacogdoches households are renters, while 38.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Nacogdoches has a strong rental market.

How does Nacogdoches rent compare to the national average?

Nacogdoches's median rent of $1,120/mo is $845 (43%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #262 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,120/mo, rent takes ~34% of Nacogdoches's median household income ($39,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Nacogdoches 34%Benchmark 30%
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