Can A Bus Driver Afford Rent in Arcola, TX?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 55.7% of gross income.
Arcola rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).
About rent and a bus driver salary
Transit bus driver pay sits near the US median household income, with municipal and unionized routes often paying more. At the national-average bus driver salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,296 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Texas cities have lower median rent than Arcola, which improves the affordability math on a bus driver salary:
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Can a bus driver afford rent in Arcola, TX?
Median rent in Arcola is $2,380 a month. A typical bus driver in Texas earns about $51,302 a year, which makes that rent 55.7% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a bus driver afford in Arcola?
Using the 30% rule, a bus driver salary in Texas (~$51,302/yr) supports up to $1,283 a month in rent. Arcola's current median rent is $2,380/mo, which is $1,097/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a bus driver work to cover rent in Arcola?
At an hourly equivalent of about $25 an hour, a bus driver in Texas works roughly 96.5 hours a month to cover Arcola's median rent of $2,380.
Where is rent cheaper than Arcola for a bus driver?
Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Prosper ($2,374/mo), Lakeway ($2,368/mo), Lavon ($2,367/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a bus driver salary.