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Most Affordable Cities in Texas (2026)
Most affordable cities in Texas by rent-to-income ratio.
Minimum population: 25,000
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| #↑ | City | Population | Score | Med. Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | 118,402 | 76 | $142,384 | |
| 🥈 | FriscoTX | 202,075 | 75 | $144,567 |
| 🥉 | 113,469 | 73 | $117,316 | |
| 4 | 110,077 | 72 | $132,247 | |
| 5 | PearlandTX | 124,478 | 71 | $111,123 |
| 6 | AllenTX | 105,444 | 71 | $121,259 |
| 7 | 89,121 | 71 | $115,687 | |
| 8 | McKinneyTX | 196,160 | 69 | $113,286 |
| 9 | MidlandTX | 132,490 | 69 | $90,448 |
| 10 | MissionTX | 85,755 | 69 | $56,421 |
| 11 | PlanoTX | 284,948 | 68 | $105,679 |
| 12 | LaredoTX | 255,293 | 68 | $60,928 |
| 13 | 99,422 | 68 | $65,040 | |
| 14 | AmarilloTX | 200,360 | 67 | $60,628 |
| 15 | 132,284 | 67 | $95,380 | |
| 16 | 92,993 | 67 | $85,827 | |
| 17 | LongviewTX | 82,176 | 67 | $61,003 |
| 18 | McAllenTX | 142,722 | 66 | $56,326 |
| 19 | 102,482 | 66 | $55,584 | |
| 20 | EdinburgTX | 100,964 | 66 | $54,139 |
| 21 | El PasoTX | 677,181 | 65 | $55,710 |
| 22 | DentonTX | 142,262 | 65 | $71,921 |
| 23 | 125,028 | 65 | $82,006 | |
| 24 | 120,465 | 65 | $91,888 | |
| 25 | TylerTX | 106,440 | 65 | $63,056 |
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About This Ranking
Most affordable cities in Texas by rent-to-income ratio.
Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.
Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.