Can A Plumber Afford Rent in Woodway, TX?

Stretched but workable — rent takes 32.4% of gross income.

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

Woodway median rent
$1,793/mo
Plumber salary (Texas)
$66,429/yr
Rent as % of income
32.4%
Gross monthly income works out to about $5,536, and the 30% rule supports up to $1,661/mo in rent. Woodway's median rent of $1,793 exceeds that threshold by $132/mo, putting a plumber salary into the rent-burdened range here. A plumber works roughly 56.1 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 Woodway, which improves the affordability math on a plumber salary:

Elgin, TX
$1,792/mo (32.4% of income)
Montgomery, TX
$1,792/mo (32.4% of income)
Elgin, TX
$1,792/mo (32.4% of income)

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Frequently asked questions

Can a plumber afford rent in Woodway, TX?

Median rent in Woodway is $1,793 a month. A typical plumber in Texas earns about $66,429 a year, which makes that rent 32.4% 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 Woodway?

Using the 30% rule, a plumber salary in Texas (~$66,429/yr) supports up to $1,661 a month in rent. Woodway's current median rent is $1,793/mo, which is $132/mo over the affordability threshold.

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

At an hourly equivalent of about $32 an hour, a plumber in Texas works roughly 56.1 hours a month to cover Woodway's median rent of $1,793.

Where is rent cheaper than Woodway for a plumber?

Nearby Texas cities with lower median rent include Elgin ($1,792/mo), Montgomery ($1,792/mo), Elgin ($1,792/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 Woodway, TX. Affordability applies the 30% rule (rent ≤ 30% of gross income). Real take-home varies with taxes, household composition, overtime, tips, and benefits.