How much rent can you afford in South Padre Island, TX?
Run your salary against South Padre Island's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in South Padre Island
At a median rent of $4,212/mo, South Padre Island is expensive when measured against South Padre Island median household income of $70,472/yr. Rent would consume roughly 72% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $168,480 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in South Padre Island?
On a $70,472 salary (the South Padre Island median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $1,762/mo. South Padre Island's median rent is $4,212/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in South Padre Island?
To keep South Padre Island's $4,212/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $168,480/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is South Padre Island affordable on the median Texas income?
South Padre Island is expensive on a $70,472 income. Rent would take 72% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".