Williamson County TX

Sonterra leads Williamson County and Texas in rent burden, with 70.0% of renters spending over 30% of income on housing — a level that signals both market maturity and affordability strain. This data comes from ALEX Intelligence’s latest analysis of the American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024. While Georgetown has its own dynamics, Sonterra’s 70.0% figure stands as the highest in the state. The full report is available at: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-13-williamson-rent-burden-place-mkt. How does a 70% rent burden shape your investment or relocation strategy in Williamson County? What does this reveal about where the market is headed? Renters Over the 30% Rent Threshold, top 6 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 Sonterra — 70.0% #2 Santa Rita Ranch — 64.8% #3 Taylor — 51.2% #4 Hutto — 40.6% #5 Brushy Creek — 35.3% #6 Liberty Hill — 24.9% Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=123458888; Slide 2: plutonature333 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=45374252; Slide 3: plutonature333 (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=45374441; Slide 4: Larry D. Moore (CC BY 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=172329776 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-13-williamson-rent-burden-place-mkt View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902
Source data: Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · ALEX Intelligence computation
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