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ZIP 77316

Pop. 34,694·Montgomery County·144th most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$1,868/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
-5.7%
vs US Median
-$97
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ZIP 77316 · $1,868
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,370
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,690
3 BR
$2,270
4 BR+
$2,830
Research median
$1,690/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,416/yr
At $1,868/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyMontgomery County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, -5.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 77316 (Montgomery, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,694
Median income
$124,055
Median age
41.1
Renters
10.9%
Age distribution
26.7%
14.9%
29.1%
17.6%
Under 1826.7%
18–3414.9%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.7%
65+17.6%
Gender
49.2%
50.8%
Male49.2%
Female50.8%
Race & ethnicity
78.7%
15.3%
White78.7%
Black2.6%
Hispanic15.3%
Asian1.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
20.6%
27.8%
46.3%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+46.3%
Housing tenure
89.1%
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 77316 in Montgomery, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$112,917 → $124,055
up 9.9%
Population
29,191 → 34,694
up 18.9%
Renter share
10.4% → 10.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 46.3%
+7.2 pts
Median age
41.7 → 41.1
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $112,917 to $124,055 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 77316 in Montgomery, TX adding about 5,503 residents over the five-year window, up 18.9% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.1% to 46.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 77316 covers Montgomery, TX. The median rent here is $1,868/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,690/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($124,055/yr), ZIP 77316 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 77316?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 77316 (Montgomery, TX) is $1,868. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 77316 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 77316's median rent of $1,868/mo is $97 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 77316 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 77316 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #144 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $1,868/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 77316?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,868/mo in ZIP 77316. The local median household income is $124,055/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 77316?

Rent in ZIP 77316 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 77316 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 77316 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,868/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($124,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 77316 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 77316 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.9% of ZIP 77316 households are renters, while 89.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 77316 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 77316 compare to the rest of Montgomery?

ZIP 77316 is more affordable than Montgomery overall. At $1,868/mo, it's $17 below the Montgomery citywide median of $1,885/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 77316 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 77316 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,868/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 77316's median household income ($124,055/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 77316 18%Benchmark 30%
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