Living in Anson, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anson · Census data 2020–2024
Anson has 2,531 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $48,104 (39% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $74,800, the median rent is $757/month.
Anson at a glance
- Population
- 2,531
- Median age
- 41.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $48,104State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $74,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $757/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Anson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and September–October.
Cost of living in Anson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anson the median home value is $74,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $757 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,207 a month in housing costs.
Anson median household income
The median household income in Anson is $48,104 and the income per person is $23,595. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Anson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,309
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 17.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.22
Anson demographics
- Population
- 2,531
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 1,076
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anson ›
Education in Anson
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Anson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.3%
Anson vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Anson, TX?
The median household income in Anson is $48,104, 39% lower 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 Anson?
The median home value in Anson is $74,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Anson?
The median gross rent in Anson is $757 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Anson, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.7%; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in Anson?
The median age in Anson is 41.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Anson?
The average commute to work in Anson is 21 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anson?
The unemployment rate in Anson is 5.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anson?
15.8% of adults in Anson 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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