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ZIP 78642

Pop. 26,434·Williamson County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Texas
Median rent (all units)
$2,282/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
+$317
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 78642 · $2,282
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,760
3 BR
$2,240
4 BR+
$2,600
Research median
$1,760/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
$27,384/yr
At $2,282/mo median
Location
StateTX
CountyWilliamson County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 78642 (Liberty Hill, TX) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,434
Median income
$132,958
Median age
36.9
Renters
17.1%
Age distribution
29.9%
17.7%
31.3%
Under 1829.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5431.3%
55–6410%
65+11%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
72.8%
28.2%
White72.8%
Black2%
Hispanic28.2%
Asian4.6%
Education (25+)
20.8%
26.7%
44.5%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college26.7%
Bachelor's+44.5%
Housing tenure
82.9%
17.1%
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 78642 in Liberty Hill, TX has changed in 5 years

Income
$109,939 → $132,958
up 20.9%
Population
18,347 → 26,434
up 44.1%
Renter share
16% → 17.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
40.9% → 44.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
36 → 36.9
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $132,958 today, compared with $109,939 five years earlier. The population has grown by 44.1% since 2021, moving from about 18,347 residents to roughly 26,434. College-educated residents now make up 44.5% of adults here, versus 40.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 78642 covers Liberty Hill, TX. The median rent here is $2,282/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($132,958/yr), ZIP 78642 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 78642?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 78642 (Liberty Hill, TX) is $2,282. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 78642 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 78642's median rent of $2,282/mo is $317 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 78642 compare to other ZIPs in Texas?

ZIP 78642 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Texas, ranking #32 out of 689 ZIPs tracked at $2,282/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 78642?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,282/mo in ZIP 78642. The local median household income is $132,958/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 78642?

Rent in ZIP 78642 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 78642 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 78642 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,282/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($132,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 78642 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 78642 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.1% of ZIP 78642 households are renters, while 82.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 78642 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 78642 compare to the rest of Liberty Hill?

ZIP 78642 is pricier than Liberty Hill as a whole. At $2,282/mo, it's $35 above the Liberty Hill citywide median of $2,247/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 78642 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 78642 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,282/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 78642's median household income ($132,958/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 78642 21%Benchmark 30%
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