Living in Anahuac, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anahuac · Census data 2020–2024
Anahuac has 2,892 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $77,500 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $226,900, the median rent is $1,566/month.
Anahuac at a glance
- Population
- 2,892
- Median age
- 31.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $77,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $226,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,566/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Anahuac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Anahuac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anahuac the median home value is $226,900, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,566 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Anahuac median household income
The median household income in Anahuac is $77,500 and the income per person is $28,804. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Anahuac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 962
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 3.23
Anahuac demographics
- Population
- 2,892
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 31.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 858
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anahuac ›
Education in Anahuac
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Anahuac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anahuac
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 88.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Anahuac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anahuac | 2,892 | $77,500 | $226,900 | $1,566 |
| Oak Island | 354 | $55,054 | $96,700 | — |
| Cove | 378 | $57,292 | $280,800 | $1,232 |
| Beach City | 3,309 | $148,574 | $496,900 | $1,669 |
| Old River-Winfree | 2,448 | $72,188 | $124,700 | $1,430 |
| Mont Belvieu | 9,020 | $132,781 | $411,000 | $1,701 |
| Baytown | 85,205 | $59,910 | $197,300 | $1,307 |
| Winnie | 3,290 | $80,913 | $166,500 | $1,417 |
| Devers | 386 | $82,321 | $120,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Anahuac, TX?
The median household income in Anahuac is $77,500, about the same as 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 Anahuac?
The median home value in Anahuac is $226,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Anahuac?
The median gross rent in Anahuac is $1,566 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Anahuac, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
What is the median age in Anahuac?
The median age in Anahuac is 31.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Anahuac?
The average commute to work in Anahuac is 27 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anahuac?
The unemployment rate in Anahuac is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anahuac?
9.1% of adults in Anahuac 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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