Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Anderson Mill, TX?

Rent-burdened — rent takes 42.4% of gross income.

Anderson Mill rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Texas state estimate).

Anderson Mill median rent
$2,198/mo
Firefighter salary (Texas)
$62,182/yr
Rent as % of income
42.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,182, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,555/mo in rent. Anderson Mill's median rent of $2,198 exceeds that threshold by $643/mo, putting a firefighter salary into the rent-burdened range here. A firefighter works roughly 73.5 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a firefighter salary

Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Texas cities have lower median rent than Anderson Mill, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:

Rosharon, TX
$2,197/mo (42.4% of income)
Rosharon, TX
$2,197/mo (42.4% of income)
Rosharon, TX
$2,196/mo (42.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a firefighter afford rent in Anderson Mill, TX?

Median rent in Anderson Mill is $2,198 a month. A typical firefighter in Texas earns about $62,182 a year, which makes that rent 42.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a firefighter afford in Anderson Mill?

Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Texas (~$62,182/yr) supports up to $1,555 a month in rent. Anderson Mill's current median rent is $2,198/mo, which is $643/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Anderson Mill?

At an hourly equivalent of about $30 an hour, a firefighter in Texas works roughly 73.5 hours a month to cover Anderson Mill's median rent of $2,198.

Where is rent cheaper than Anderson Mill for a firefighter?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Rosharon ($2,197/mo), Rosharon ($2,197/mo), Rosharon ($2,196/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.

Methodology: Salary uses the BLS-derived Texas state estimate from OEWS May 2024. Rent is the most recent ZORI monthly value for Anderson Mill, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.