Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Caddo Mills, TX?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 36.5% of gross income.

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

Caddo Mills median rent
$2,020/mo
Plumber salary (Texas)
$66,429/yr
Rent as % of income
36.5%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,536, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,661/mo in rent. Caddo Mills's median rent of $2,020 exceeds that threshold by $359/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 63.2 hours a month to cover that rent.

About rent and a plumber salary

Plumber pay sits comfortably above the US median household income and covers affordable rent in most US metros. At the national-average plumber salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,678 a month in rent. The per-city pages combine local rent with local plumber-pay estimates so renters can see where the math works.

Cheaper rent nearby

These Texas cities have lower median rent than Caddo Mills, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

The Colony, TX
$2,019/mo (36.5% of income)
Justin, TX
$2,019/mo (36.5% of income)
Fredericksburg, TX
$2,019/mo (36.5% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Caddo Mills, TX?

Median rent in Caddo Mills is $2,020 a month. A typical plumber in Texas earns about $66,429 a year, which makes that rent 36.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.

How much rent can a plumber afford in Caddo Mills?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Texas (~$66,429/yr) supports up to $1,661 a month in rent. Caddo Mills's current median rent is $2,020/mo, which is $359/mo over the affordability threshold.

How many hours does a plumber work to cover rent in Caddo Mills?

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a plumber in Texas works roughly 63.2 hours a month to cover Caddo Mills's median rent of $2,020.

Where is rent cheaper than Caddo Mills for a plumber?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include The Colony ($2,019/mo), Justin ($2,019/mo), Fredericksburg ($2,019/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a plumber salary.

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