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Whitehouse

Pop. 9,122·136th most expensive in Texas·Whitehouse rents are up 10.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,663/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$302
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Whitehouse · $1,663
More affordable than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,663/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$67,000/yr
Local median income
$99,458/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Whitehouse's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,430
Research median
$1,610/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,956/yr
At $1,663/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 10.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.8% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Whitehouse, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 33.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,122
Median income
$99,458
Median age
32.4
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
27.9%
26.3%
23.7%
Under 1827.9%
18–3426.3%
35–5423.7%
55–6410.7%
65+11.3%
Gender
55.7%
44.3%
Male55.7%
Female44.3%
Race & ethnicity
83.5%
White83.5%
Black4.2%
Hispanic11.1%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
24.3%
36.7%
33.5%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college36.7%
Bachelor's+33.5%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Whitehouse, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$87,650 → $99,458
up 13.5%
Population
8,316 → 9,122
up 9.7%
Renter share
29.7% → 25.3%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 33.5%
-0.6 pts
Median age
33.9 → 32.4
-1.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $87,650 in 2021 to $99,458 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 8,316 to 9,122 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% change. About 25.3% of households rent today, against 29.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Whitehouse, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Whitehouse is $1,663/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,610/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,310/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,150/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($99,458/yr), Whitehouse ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitehouse an affordable city for renters?

Whitehouse is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,663/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($99,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Whitehouse falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Whitehouse?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,663/mo in Whitehouse. The local median household income is $99,458/yr, meaning the typical Whitehouse household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Whitehouse?

Rent in Whitehouse has increased 10.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Whitehouse rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Whitehouse is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #136 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,663/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Whitehouse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Whitehouse ($1,663/mo): Kilgore ($1,141/mo), Liberty City ($1,150/mo), Longview ($1,176/mo).

What percentage of Whitehouse residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of Whitehouse households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. Whitehouse leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Whitehouse rent compare to the national average?

Whitehouse's median rent of $1,663/mo is $302 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #136 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,663/mo, rent takes ~20% of Whitehouse's median household income ($99,458/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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