Living in Anderson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson has 202 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $85,000 (8% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $216,200.
Anderson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Anderson at a glance
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 39.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $85,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $216,200State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 84.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Anderson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Anderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson the median home value is $216,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,917 a month in housing costs.
Anderson median household income
The median household income in Anderson is $85,000 and the income per person is $26,951. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Anderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 88
- Owner-occupied
- 84.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.9%
- Vacant
- 50%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 3.84
50% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Anderson has many vacation and second homes.
Anderson demographics
- Population
- 202
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 34.7%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson ›
Education in Anderson
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75%
Anderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 202 | $85,000 | $216,200 | — |
| Navasota | 8,542 | $51,276 | $208,100 | $860 |
| Plantersville | 579 | $103,627 | $223,900 | $960 |
| Montgomery | 2,489 | $72,917 | $363,200 | $1,417 |
| College Station | 124,570 | $50,900 | $346,700 | $1,194 |
| Iola | 372 | $50,000 | $133,300 | $735 |
| Bedias | 478 | $36,250 | $235,900 | $1,102 |
| Magnolia | 4,068 | $78,605 | $322,800 | $1,121 |
| Bryan | 87,939 | $59,289 | $227,800 | $1,195 |
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What is the median household income in Anderson, TX?
The median household income in Anderson is $85,000, 8% 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 Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $216,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Anderson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Texas median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Anderson?
The median age in Anderson is 39.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Anderson?
The average commute to work in Anderson is 19 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?
The unemployment rate in Anderson is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson?
27.5% of adults in Anderson 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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