Can A HVAC Technician Afford Rent in Humble, TX?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 34.4% of gross income.

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

Humble median rent
$1,626/mo
HVAC Technician salary (Texas)
$56,727/yr
Rent as % of income
34.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $4,727, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,418/mo in rent. Humble's median rent of $1,626 exceeds that threshold by $208/mo, putting a hvac technician salary into the rent-burdened range here. A hvac technician works roughly 59.6 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a hvac technician salary

HVAC technician pay sits near the US median household income and rises sharply with certification and overtime. At the national-average HVAC salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,433 a month in rent.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Texas cities have lower median rent than Humble, which improves the affordability math on a hvac technician salary:

Round Rock, TX
$1,625/mo (34.4% of income)
Portland, TX
$1,625/mo (34.4% of income)
Kennedale, TX
$1,625/mo (34.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a hvac technician afford rent in Humble, TX?

Median rent in Humble is $1,626 a month. A typical hvac technician in Texas earns about $56,727 a year, which makes that rent 34.4% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a hvac technician afford in Humble?

Using the 30% rule, a hvac technician salary in Texas (~$56,727/yr) supports up to $1,418 a month in rent. Humble's current median rent is $1,626/mo, which is $208/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a hvac technician work to cover rent in Humble?

At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a hvac technician in Texas works roughly 59.6 hours a month to cover Humble's median rent of $1,626.

Where is rent cheaper than Humble for a hvac technician?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Round Rock ($1,625/mo), Portland ($1,625/mo), Kennedale ($1,625/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a hvac technician salary.

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