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Rosharon

Pop. 1,737·19th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Rosharon, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,240/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
+$278
Rising (Monthly)
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Rosharon · $2,240
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,240/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$90,000/yr
Local median income
$102,678/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Rosharon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

3 BR
$1,650

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,240 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,880/yr
At $2,240/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Rosharon, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,737
Median income
$102,678
Median age
51.5
Renters
33.9%
Age distribution
14.5%
42.9%
21.9%
Under 1814.5%
18–3410.7%
35–5442.9%
55–6421.9%
65+10%
Gender
55.7%
44.3%
Male55.7%
Female44.3%
Race & ethnicity
19%
15.7%
66.6%
White19%
Black15.7%
Hispanic66.6%
Education (25+)
36.8%
36.1%
18.5%
No HS diploma36.8%
HS diploma36.1%
Some college18.5%
Bachelor's+8.6%
Housing tenure
66.1%
33.9%
Owner66.1%
Renter33.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Rosharon, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,407 → $102,678
up 32.6%
Population
1,721 → 1,737
up 0.9%
Renter share
37.1% → 33.9%
-3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
0.7% → 8.6%
+7.9 pts
Median age
52.2 → 51.5
-0.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $77,407 to $102,678 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.6% shift. About 33.9% of households rent today, against 37.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 0.7% to 8.6%.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Rosharon is $2,240/mo as of August 2026. and 3-bedroom units go for $1,650/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($102,678/yr), Rosharon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Rosharon an affordable city for renters?

Rosharon is considered affordable for renters. At $2,240/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($102,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Rosharon falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Rosharon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,240/mo in Rosharon. The local median household income is $102,678/yr, meaning the typical Rosharon household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Rosharon?

Rent in Rosharon has increased 1.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Rosharon rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Rosharon is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #19 out of 267 tracked cities at $2,240/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Rosharon?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Rosharon ($2,240/mo): Angleton ($1,603/mo), Manvel ($2,061/mo), Fresno ($2,142/mo).

What percentage of Rosharon residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.9% of Rosharon households are renters, while 66.1% are owner-occupied. Rosharon leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Rosharon rent compare to the national average?

Rosharon's median rent of $2,240/mo is $278 (14%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #19 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,240/mo, rent takes ~26% of Rosharon's median household income ($102,678/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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