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Selma

Pop. 11,503·232nd most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,314/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$651
Falling (Monthly)
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Selma · $1,314
More affordable than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,314/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$53,000/yr
Local median income
$97,066/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Selma's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,145
2 BR
$1,273
3 BR
$1,507
Research median
$1,273/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,768/yr
At $1,314/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Selma, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,503
Median income
$97,066
Median age
34.9
Renters
36%
Age distribution
27.5%
22.7%
28.1%
12.4%
Under 1827.5%
18–3422.7%
35–5428.1%
55–6412.4%
65+9.2%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
42.9%
22.3%
35.6%
White42.9%
Black22.3%
Hispanic35.6%
Asian2.4%
Education (25+)
22.4%
33.2%
36.6%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college33.2%
Bachelor's+36.6%
Housing tenure
64%
36%
Owner64%
Renter36%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Selma, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,362 → $1,314
down 3.5%
Income
$84,808 → $97,066
up 14.5%
Population
10,601 → 11,503
up 8.5%
Renter share
47.9% → 36%
-11.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40.5% → 36.6%
-3.9 pts
Median age
33 → 34.9
+1.9 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Selma, TX has fallen by $48 per month, settling near $1,314 after starting the period at $1,362. Household income in the area moved from $84,808 to $97,066 across the same window, up 14.5% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 18.0 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,601 to 11,503 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.5% change. About 36% of households rent today, against 47.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 40.5% to 36.6%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Selma, TX look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Selma is $1,314/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,273/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,145/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,507/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($97,066/yr), Selma ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Selma an affordable city for renters?

Selma is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,314/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($97,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Selma falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Selma?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,314/mo in Selma. The local median household income is $97,066/yr, meaning the typical Selma household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Selma?

Rent in Selma has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Selma rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Selma is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #232 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,314/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Selma?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Selma ($1,314/mo): Universal City ($1,115/mo), Windcrest ($1,200/mo).

What percentage of Selma residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36% of Selma households are renters, while 64% are owner-occupied. Selma leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Selma rent compare to the national average?

Selma's median rent of $1,314/mo is $651 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #232 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,314/mo, rent takes ~16% of Selma's median household income ($97,066/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Selma 16%Benchmark 30%
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