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Windcrest

Pop. 5,820·253rd most expensive in Texas·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
-$765
Falling (Monthly)
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Windcrest · $1,200
More affordable than 92% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
16% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,200/mo, rent takes about 16% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$48,000/yr
Local median income
$89,844/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Windcrest's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$1,097
2 BR
$1,324
Research median
$1,324/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Windcrest, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,820
Median income
$89,844
Median age
45.2
Renters
13%
Age distribution
15.3%
22.8%
22.1%
30.8%
Under 1815.3%
18–3422.8%
35–5422.1%
55–649%
65+30.8%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
38.1%
White55.8%
Black8.8%
Hispanic38.1%
Asian7.1%
Education (25+)
18.8%
31.1%
45.1%
No HS diploma5%
HS diploma18.8%
Some college31.1%
Bachelor's+45.1%
Housing tenure
87%
13%
Owner87%
Renter13%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Windcrest, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,667 → $89,844
up 7.4%
Population
5,830 → 5,820
down 0.2%
Renter share
13.4% → 13%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
47.6% → 45.1%
-2.5 pts
Median age
49.1 → 45.2
-3.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $83,667 to $89,844 across the same window, up 7.4% versus 2021. College-educated residents now make up 45.1% of adults here, versus 47.6% in 2021.

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About renting in Windcrest, TX

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Windcrest is $1,200/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,324/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,097/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($89,844/yr), Windcrest ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Windcrest an affordable city for renters?

Windcrest is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($89,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Windcrest falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Windcrest?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in Windcrest. The local median household income is $89,844/yr, meaning the typical Windcrest household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Windcrest?

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

How does Windcrest rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Windcrest is one of the more affordable cities in Texas for rent, ranking #253 out of 269 tracked cities at $1,200/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Windcrest?

Universal City is nearby and more affordable at $1,115/mo, which is $85 less than Windcrest.

What percentage of Windcrest residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13% of Windcrest households are renters, while 87% are owner-occupied. Windcrest leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Windcrest rent compare to the national average?

Windcrest's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #253 out of 269 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~16% of Windcrest's median household income ($89,844/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Windcrest 16%Benchmark 30%
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