Wheeler, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Wheeler County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,401
Population
916/sq mi density
$56,000
Median Income
$24,511 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$128,951 Zillow
$986
Median Rent
24.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $986/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$130,000
54% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$986/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
610
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$130,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,951
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.9%
Owner-Occupied
29.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$784/mo
1 Bedroom
$806/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,008/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,209/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
Census median rent:
$986/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $130,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $128,951 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $986 |
| FMR Studio | $784 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $806 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,008 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,209 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,483 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 610 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 24.0% |