Metro areas in Texas: income, rent and home values
Texas has 26 metropolitan areas with annual Census data, led by Dallas, TX with 8.5 million residents. Household incomes are highest in Austin, TX ($102,427). Renters spend the smallest share of income in Eagle Pass, TX (22.2%) and the largest in College Station, TX (35.4%). The fastest-growing metro since 2021 is Lubbock, TX (+13.8%).
| Metro area | Population | Median income | Median rent | Home value | Rent / income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 8,477,157 | $94,702 | $1,744 | $392,000 | 31.3% |
| Houston, TX | 7,904,627 | $86,853 | $1,550 | $329,000 | 31.5% |
| San Antonio, TX | 2,813,140 | $81,219 | $1,396 | $309,800 | 31.1% |
| Austin, TX | 2,620,945 | $102,427 | $1,741 | $459,900 | 28.6% |
| McAllen, TX | 921,549 | $55,872 | $1,058 | $165,800 | 30.2% |
| El Paso, TX | 880,884 | $61,596 | $1,150 | $221,400 | 33.0% |
| Killeen, TX | 511,496 | $74,195 | $1,405 | $259,500 | 31.8% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 452,436 | $74,274 | $1,348 | $247,000 | 31.6% |
| Brownsville, TX | 433,946 | $62,542 | $1,064 | $183,300 | 27.9% |
| Beaumont, TX | 399,310 | $69,447 | $1,134 | $193,700 | 25.8% |
| Lubbock, TX | 371,526 | $65,422 | $1,225 | $225,100 | 32.6% |
| Waco, TX | 309,236 | $68,311 | $1,303 | $267,000 | 33.6% |
| Longview, TX | 297,315 | $65,886 | $1,042 | $200,000 | 28.0% |
| College Station, TX | 287,047 | $64,676 | $1,303 | $320,400 | 35.4% |
| Laredo, TX | 281,224 | $67,990 | $1,143 | $218,000 | 33.4% |
| Amarillo, TX | 276,935 | $73,936 | $1,146 | $231,300 | 27.6% |
| Tyler, TX | 252,549 | $77,350 | $1,443 | $288,000 | 28.8% |
| Midland, TX | 192,972 | $101,281 | $1,681 | $320,100 | 25.5% |
| Abilene, TX | 186,596 | $73,459 | $1,230 | $218,400 | 33.0% |
| Odessa, TX | 173,801 | $82,967 | $1,356 | $252,200 | 33.3% |
| Sherman, TX | 153,613 | $74,372 | $1,380 | $321,800 | 31.0% |
| Wichita Falls, TX | 149,448 | $69,364 | $1,144 | $184,600 | 27.7% |
| Texarkana, TX | 146,496 | $58,415 | $1,002 | $203,500 | 28.1% |
| San Angelo, TX | 121,824 | $70,911 | $1,039 | $232,200 | 31.9% |
| Victoria, TX | 100,700 | $71,151 | $1,130 | $224,600 | 27.8% |
| Eagle Pass, TX | 58,823 | $44,801 | $859 | $209,900 | 22.2% |
Includes 1 metro area that cross into neighboring states.
Texas at a glance
What is the most affordable metro area in Texas for renters?+
Eagle Pass, TX, where renters spend a median 22.2% of household income on rent (2025 Census data).
Which metro area in Texas has the highest income?+
Austin, TX, with a median household income of $102,427 in 2025.
How many metro areas are in Texas?+
26 metropolitan statistical areas in Texas have annual Census estimates (population 65,000+).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 1-year estimates (released September 2026), with 2024 and 2021 for trends. Figures are survey estimates with margins of error; small differences between metros may not be meaningful. Metro areas use the official Metropolitan Statistical Area boundaries. Compiled and analyzed by Metro Research. Methodology.