Living in Abbott, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Abbott · Census data 2020–2024

Abbott has 470 residents with a median age of 34.1. The median household income is $103,214 (32% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $173,600.

Abbott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Abbott at a glance

Population
470
Median age
34.1State: 35.6
Median household income
$103,214State: $78,476
Median home value
$173,600State: $283,800
Homeowners
81.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
40.5%
Average commute
20 min

Is Abbott a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Texas median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.

The weather is best in April–May and October–November.

Cost of living in Abbott

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Abbott the median home value is $173,600, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 16.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Abbott$173,600
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Abbott median household income

The median household income in Abbott is $103,214 and the income per person is $35,370. 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Abbott$103,214
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Abbott: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
179
Owner-occupied
81.6%
Renter-occupied
18.4%
Vacant
15.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1975
Average household size
3.09

Abbott demographics

Population
470
Median age
34.1
Under 18
36.8%
65 and older
15.3%
Households
152
Foreign-born
0.2%
Veterans
4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White88.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.3%
Black2.1%
Asian0.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Abbott ›

Education in Abbott

40.5% of adults 25 and older in Abbott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Abbott40.5%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Abbott

Unemployment rate
1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
20 minState: 27 min
Work from home
3.5%
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1%
Homes with broadband
90.8%

Abbott vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Abbott470$103,214$173,600—
West2,576$61,875$182,900$1,002
Bynum236$83,750$108,300$933
Hillsboro8,506$56,083$157,900$980
Penelope235$60,000——
Malone280$31,083$117,600$850
Leroy458$82,708$193,800$735
Ross202$61,625——
Carl's Corner298$81,250$93,800—

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Living in Abbott: FAQ

What is the median household income in Abbott, TX?

The median household income in Abbott is $103,214, 32% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Abbott?

The median home value in Abbott is $173,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Abbott, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Texas median; home values 39% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 0.9%.

What is the median age in Abbott?

The median age in Abbott is 34.1 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Abbott?

The average commute to work in Abbott is 20 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Abbott?

The unemployment rate in Abbott is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Abbott?

40.5% of adults in Abbott have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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