Living in Asherton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Asherton · Census data 2020–2024
Asherton has 543 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $24,208 (69% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,400.
Asherton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Asherton at a glance
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 58.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $24,208State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 71.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.7%
- Average commute
- 12 min
Is Asherton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 69% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 16.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and October–November.
Cost of living in Asherton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Asherton the median home value is $82,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Asherton median household income
The median household income in Asherton is $24,208 and the income per person is $19,775. 30.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Asherton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 396
- Owner-occupied
- 71.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.5%
- Vacant
- 32.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.02
32.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Asherton has many vacation and second homes.
Asherton demographics
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 38.5%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Asherton ›
Education in Asherton
6.7% of adults 25 and older in Asherton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Asherton
- Unemployment rate
- 16.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 12 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 89.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.4%
Asherton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asherton | 543 | $24,208 | $82,400 | — |
| Carrizo Springs | 4,723 | $38,659 | $86,700 | — |
| Big Wells | 544 | $50,417 | $60,800 | $613 |
| Crystal City | 6,159 | $36,328 | $109,100 | $518 |
| Loma Grande | 324 | $76,308 | $33,000 | — |
| Cotulla | 3,664 | $70,067 | $93,100 | $821 |
| La Pryor | 1,236 | $39,205 | $75,700 | $2,125 |
| Batesville | 994 | $28,140 | $73,400 | — |
| Encinal | 1,298 | $50,833 | $86,900 | $814 |
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What is the median household income in Asherton, TX?
The median household income in Asherton is $24,208, 69% 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 Asherton?
The median home value in Asherton is $82,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Asherton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 12 minutes. Minuses: median household income 69% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 16.6%; a poverty rate of 30.4%.
What is the median age in Asherton?
The median age in Asherton is 58.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Asherton?
The average commute to work in Asherton is 12 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Asherton?
The unemployment rate in Asherton is 16.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Asherton?
6.7% of adults in Asherton 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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