City Report · TX

San Leon

Pop. 6,458·159th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for San Leon, TX

Median rent (all units)

$1,565/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+11.1%

vs US Median

-$367

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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San Leon · $1,565

More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Affordability

25% of income

AFFORDABLE

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At $1,565/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$63,000/yr

Local median income

$75,446/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using San Leon's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$778

2 BR

$1,287

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,287/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,565 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: September 25, 2026

Annual cost

$18,780/yr

At $1,565/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, +11.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

San Leon, TX is majority owner-occupied, 12.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

6,458

Median income

$75,446

Median age

44.7

Renters

12.2%

Age distribution

17.3%

20.1%

33.9%

15%

13.7%

Under 1817.3%

18–3420.1%

35–5433.9%

55–6415%

65+13.7%

Gender

51.3%

48.7%

Male51.3%

Female48.7%

Race & ethnicity

56.3%

43.9%

White56.3%

Hispanic43.9%

Asian2.4%

Education (25+)

31.5%

26.7%

29.2%

12.6%

No HS diploma31.5%

HS diploma26.7%

Some college29.2%

Bachelor's+12.6%

Housing tenure

87.8%

12.2%

Owner87.8%

Renter12.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How San Leon, TX has changed in 5 years

Income

$70,640 → $75,446

up 6.8%

Population

5,144 → 6,458

up 25.5%

Renter share

23.8% → 12.2%

-11.6 pts

Bachelor's+

10% → 12.6%

+2.6 pts

Median age

42.5 → 44.7

+2.2 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in San Leon, TX now reports about $75,446, up from $70,640 in 2021. The population has grown by 25.5% since 2021, moving from about 5,144 residents to roughly 6,458. Renters now make up 12.2% of households, compared with 23.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.6% of adults here, versus 10% in 2021.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in San Leon on your salary?

At $1,565/mo, how San Leon rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $93,535/yr · Rent = 20.1% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $66,409/yr · Rent = 28.3% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $76,497/yr · Rent = 24.5% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $136,729/yr · Rent = 13.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $174,705/yr · Rent = 10.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $62,182/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $56,143/yr · Rent = 33.5% income

stretched

Electrician

Avg $69,201/yr · Rent = 27.1% income

affordable

By apartment size

San Leon rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in San Leon, TX

Last updated: September 25, 2026

The median rent in San Leon is $1,565/mo as of September 2026. A studio apartment averages $778/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,287/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($75,446/yr), San Leon ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in San Leon?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,565/mo in San Leon. The local median household income is $75,446/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.