Housing & Real Estate — Wharton, Texas
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 3,861 |
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| Occupied | 3,336 |
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| Vacant | 525 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 1,543 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,793 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $149,400 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$150,000 |
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| Median Rent | $993/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,530/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | N/A |
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| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 33.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 391 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 333 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 377 |
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| Built before 1960 | 785 |
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| Median Year Built | 1978 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
