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Wimberley

Pop. 2,891·39th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Wimberley, TX
Median rent (all units)
$2,062/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$97
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Wimberley · $2,062
More expensive than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,062/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$82,000/yr
Local median income
$80,362/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wimberley's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,380
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,630/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
$24,744/yr
At $2,062/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wimberley, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 53.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
2,891
Median income
$80,362
Median age
57.1
Renters
33%
Age distribution
19%
17.9%
23.9%
28.4%
Under 1810.9%
18–3419%
35–5417.9%
55–6423.9%
65+28.4%
Gender
58.2%
41.8%
Male58.2%
Female41.8%
Race & ethnicity
93%
White93%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian0.5%
Education (25+)
18.6%
25%
53.2%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma18.6%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+53.2%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wimberley, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$70,644 → $80,362
up 13.8%
Population
2,837 → 2,891
up 1.9%
Renter share
34.6% → 33%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
43.2% → 53.2%
+10.0 pts
Median age
54.2 → 57.1
+2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $70,644 to $80,362 across the same window, up 13.8% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 2,837 to 2,891 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 34.6% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 43.2% to 53.2%.

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Wimberley rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Wimberley, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wimberley is $2,062/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,630/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,380/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($80,362/yr), Wimberley ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wimberley an affordable city for renters?

Wimberley is considered moderate for renters. At $2,062/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($80,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wimberley slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wimberley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,062/mo in Wimberley. The local median household income is $80,362/yr, meaning the typical Wimberley household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wimberley?

Rent in Wimberley has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Wimberley rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Wimberley is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #39 out of 269 tracked cities at $2,062/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wimberley?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wimberley ($2,062/mo): San Marcos ($1,408/mo), New Braunfels ($1,563/mo), Canyon Lake ($1,699/mo).

What percentage of Wimberley residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of Wimberley households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. Wimberley leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wimberley rent compare to the national average?

Wimberley's median rent of $2,062/mo is $97 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #39 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,062/mo, rent takes ~31% of Wimberley's median household income ($80,362/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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