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On $50,000/yr, the typical $302,832 home in Houston, TX needs $94,811/yr ($2,212/mo). Your gap: $-44,811 — housing would be 53.1% of your gross income.
The math
302,832 price − 10% down (30,283) = 272,549 loan
30-yr fixed at 7.18% on 272,549 = 1,846/mo principal+interest
+ 366/mo est. taxes+insurance (1.45%/yr of value — national placeholder)
2,212/mo PITI ÷ 0.28 = 7,901/mo → 94,811/yr required
against Zillow ZHVI 2026-09 and the 7.18% FRED 30-yr rate (2026-11-05).
What salary WOULD clear Houston, TX?
You need about $94,811/yr for the typical home. That's $44,811 more than $50,000.