Gonzales County, TX Eviction Risk
5 cities · 10,577 residents · Avg 3.5/10 (Low) · Updated3.5Avg score
4.3Highest city
1.9Lowest city
29.8%Rent burden
$869Median rent
R+48.12020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Gonzales County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smiley, TX | 543 | $921 | 35.6% | 4.3 |
| 2 | Gonzales, TX | 7,200 | $751 | 30.9% | 4.0 |
| 3 | Nixon, TX | 2,231 | $845 | 24.8% | 3.7 |
| 4 | Waelder, TX | 603 | $959 | 28.0% | 3.4 |
| 5 | Harwood, TX | — | — | — | 1.9 |
About Gonzales County
Gonzales County spans 5 cities serving approximately 10,577 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 3.5/10. The county voted Republican by 48.1 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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