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Wylie

Pop. 60,334·72nd most expensive in Texas·Rental market data updated monthly for Wylie, TX
Median rent (all units)
$1,879/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$83
Rising (Monthly)
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Wylie · $1,879
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
71/100
Good value
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Rents are 10% below what Wylie's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,879/mo
Expected by trend
$2,098/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,420
1 BR
$1,491
2 BR
$1,746
3 BR
$2,186
4 BR+
$2,811
Research median
$1,746/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Wylie's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$22,548/yr
At $1,879/mo median
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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 (-1.6% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Wylie, TX is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
60,334
Median income
$119,522
Median age
35.3
Renters
22.6%
Age distribution
27.6%
21.7%
31.5%
Under 1827.6%
18–3421.7%
35–5431.5%
55–649.6%
65+9.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
54%
14.6%
17.7%
White54%
Black14.6%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian11.4%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
18.1%
30%
43.3%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma18.1%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
77.4%
22.6%
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wylie, TX has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,572 → $1,879
up 19.5%
Income
$98,994 → $119,522
up 20.7%
Population
55,426 → 60,334
up 8.9%
Renter share
26% → 22.6%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
36.8% → 43.3%
+6.5 pts
Median age
34.4 → 35.3
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Wylie, TX has climbed by $307 per month, settling near $1,879 after starting the period at $1,572. Census figures show median household income at $119,522 today, compared with $98,994 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 55,426 to 60,334 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.9% change. About 22.6% of households rent today, against 26% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 36.8% to 43.3%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Wylie rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wylie is $1,879/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,746/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,491/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,186/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($119,522/yr), Wylie ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wylie an affordable city for renters?

Wylie is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,879/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($119,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wylie falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wylie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,879/mo in Wylie. The local median household income is $119,522/yr, meaning the typical Wylie household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wylie?

Rent in Wylie has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Wylie rent compare to other cities in Texas?

Wylie is one of the pricier cities in Texas for rent, ranking #72 out of 267 tracked cities at $1,879/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wylie?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wylie ($1,879/mo): Garland ($1,512/mo), Rowlett ($1,561/mo), Sachse ($1,691/mo).

What percentage of Wylie residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.6% of Wylie households are renters, while 77.4% are owner-occupied. Wylie leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wylie rent compare to the national average?

Wylie's median rent of $1,879/mo is $83 (4%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Texas, it ranks #72 out of 267 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,879/mo, rent takes ~19% of Wylie's median household income ($119,522/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wylie 19%Benchmark 30%
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