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Wolfforth

Pop. 6,701·177th most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Wolfforth, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,547/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$415
Rising (Monthly)
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Wolfforth · $1,547
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
17% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,547/mo, rent takes about 17% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$62,000/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 $1,547 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,564/yr
At $1,547/mo median
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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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wolfforth is $1,547/mo as of August 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 17% 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

Is Wolfforth an affordable city for renters?

Wolfforth is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,547/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($106,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wolfforth falls comfortably within that range.

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 $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,547/mo in Wolfforth. The local median household income is $106,250/yr, meaning the typical Wolfforth household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wolfforth?

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

How does Wolfforth rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Wolfforth is middle-of-the-pack for Texas for rent, ranking #177 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,547/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wolfforth?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wolfforth ($1,547/mo): Portales ($975/mo), Big Spring ($1,233/mo), Clovis ($1,272/mo).

What percentage of Wolfforth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.5% of Wolfforth households are renters, while 78.5% are owner-occupied. Wolfforth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wolfforth rent compare to the national average?

Wolfforth's median rent of $1,547/mo is $415 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #177 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,547/mo, rent takes ~17% of Wolfforth's median household income ($106,250/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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