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Splendora

Pop. 2,131·82nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Splendora, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,822/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.3%
vs US Median
-$143
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Splendora · $1,822
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,822/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$85,461/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Splendora's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$963
2 BR
$694
3 BR
$1,315
Research median
$694/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
$21,864/yr
At $1,822/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, -2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Splendora, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,131
Median income
$85,461
Median age
30.4
Renters
38.8%
Age distribution
30.5%
26%
26.3%
Under 1830.5%
18–3426%
35–5426.3%
55–6410.7%
65+6.4%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
90%
37.3%
White90%
Hispanic37.3%
Education (25+)
16.5%
37.6%
38.9%
No HS diploma16.5%
HS diploma37.6%
Some college38.9%
Bachelor's+7%
Housing tenure
61.2%
38.8%
Owner61.2%
Renter38.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Splendora, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$59,500 → $85,461
up 43.6%
Population
1,919 → 2,131
up 11.0%
Renter share
31.5% → 38.8%
+7.3 pts
Bachelor's+
8.5% → 7%
-1.5 pts
Median age
31.5 → 30.4
-1.1 yrs

Median household income grew from $59,500 to $85,461 between 2021 and 2024, a 43.6% shift. Headcount in the area went from 1,919 to 2,131 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.0% change. About 38.8% of households rent today, against 31.5% in 2021.

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At $1,822/mo, how Splendora rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Splendora rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Splendora, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Splendora is $1,822/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $694/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $963/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,315/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($85,461/yr), Splendora ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Splendora an affordable city for renters?

Splendora is considered affordable for renters. At $1,822/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($85,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Splendora falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Splendora?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,822/mo in Splendora. The local median household income is $85,461/yr, meaning the typical Splendora household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Splendora?

Rent in Splendora has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Splendora rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Splendora is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #82 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,822/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Splendora?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Splendora ($1,822/mo): Conroe ($1,569/mo), Cleveland ($1,679/mo), New Caney ($1,771/mo).

What percentage of Splendora residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.8% of Splendora households are renters, while 61.2% are owner-occupied. Splendora leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Splendora rent compare to the national average?

Splendora's median rent of $1,822/mo is $143 (7%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #82 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,822/mo, rent takes ~26% of Splendora's median household income ($85,461/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Splendora 26%Benchmark 30%
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