Low Income Apartments In Wharton County
Texas
Low Income Apartments In Wharton County
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There are 10 low income housing apartment complexes which contain 605 affordable apartments for rent in Wharton County, Texas. Many of these rental apartments are income based housing with about 448 apartments that set rent based on your income. Often referred to as "HUD apartments", there are 164 Project-Based Section 8 subsidized apartments in Wharton County. There are 157 other low income apartments that don't have rental assistance but are still considered to be affordable housing for low income families.
Housing Authorities that serve Wharton County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher |
Other Housing Authorities located in Wharton County
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Housing Authority of the City of El Campo | Public Housing |
Guide To Affordable Housing in Wharton County, Texas
Wharton County, TX Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 10 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 605 |
| Total Rent Assisted Apartments | 448 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 32.3% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.82 |
| Total Population | 41,264 |
| Housing Units | 14,741 |
| Average Household Size | 2.77 |
| Median Household Income | $45,176 ±$3,770 |
| Median Rent | $678 ±$21 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 33.17% ± 4.33pp |
Population and Household Demographics
Wharton County is a County in Texas with a population of 41,264. There are 14,741 households in the county with an average household size of 2.77 persons. 32.3% of households in Wharton County are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Wharton County
The median gross income for households in Wharton County is $45,176 a year, or $3,765 a month. The median rent for the county is $678 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Wharton County, a household making less than $2,260 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 33.17% of households who rent are overburdened in Wharton County.1
Fair Market Rents in Wharton County
Fair Market Rents, often abbreviated as FMR, can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Notably, Fair Market Rents are used to establish the payment standards for the Housing Choice Voucher Program, maximum rents in HOME financed rental projects and initial rents for Section 8 project based assistance.
2019 Fair Market Rents
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $628 | $632 | $772 | $971 | $1,317 |
Cities In Wharton County
Select A City to View its Apartment Communities and Waiting Lists.
| City | Listings | Served By |
|---|---|---|
| Wharton | 6 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Wharton is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| El Campo | 4 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agencies that serve El Campo are the Housing Authority of the City of El Campo and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Boling | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Boling is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| East Bernard | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves East Bernard is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Hungerford | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Hungerford is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Iago | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Iago is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
| Louise | 0 | The HUD funded Public Housing Agency that serves Louise is the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. |
