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Wolfforth

Pop. 6,701·157th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Wolfforth, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,564/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.4%
vs US Median
-$368
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Wolfforth · $1,564
More affordable than 71% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
18% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,564/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$63,000/yr
Local median income
$106,250/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Wolfforth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,100
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,810
4 BR+
$2,120
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,300/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,564 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($106,250) is $2,656 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,120).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Wolfforth. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$18,768/yr
At $1,564/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wolfforth, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 36.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,701
Median income
$106,250
Median age
31
Renters
21.5%
Age distribution
34.5%
21.3%
29.1%
Under 1834.5%
18–3421.3%
35–5429.1%
55–646.4%
65+8.7%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
74.3%
32.5%
White74.3%
Black0.8%
Hispanic32.5%
Education (25+)
26.9%
35.9%
36.1%
No HS diploma1.1%
HS diploma26.9%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+36.1%
Housing tenure
78.5%
21.5%
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wolfforth, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$82,063 → $106,250
up 29.5%
Population
5,432 → 6,701
up 23.4%
Renter share
21.2% → 21.5%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
28.2% → 36.1%
+7.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $106,250 today, compared with $82,063 five years earlier. Census counts show Wolfforth, TX adding about 1,269 residents over the five-year window, up 23.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.2% to 36.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Wolfforth is $1,564/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,300/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,100/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,810/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($106,250/yr), Wolfforth ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Wolfforth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,564/mo in Wolfforth. The local median household income is $106,250/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Wolfforth?

Rent in Wolfforth has been roughly flat over the past year, a 0.0% change.

How does Wolfforth rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Wolfforth is in the middle among Texas cities for rent, ranking #157 of 257 tracked cities at $1,564/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wolfforth?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Wolfforth ($1,564/mo) include Portales ($1,008/mo), Lubbock ($1,315/mo), and Clovis ($1,315/mo).
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,564/mo, rent takes ~18% of Wolfforth's median household income ($106,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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