Living in Austwell, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Austwell · Census data 2020–2024
Austwell has 149 residents with a median age of 66.5. The median household income is $30,000 (62% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $98,800.
Austwell is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Austwell at a glance
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 66.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $30,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $98,800State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Austwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Austwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Austwell the median home value is $98,800, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,071 a month in housing costs.
Austwell median household income
The median household income in Austwell is $30,000 and the income per person is $27,001. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Austwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 148
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 41.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 1.73
41.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Austwell has many vacation and second homes.
Austwell demographics
- Population
- 149
- Median age
- 66.5
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 51%
- Households
- 86
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Austwell ›
Education in Austwell
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Austwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Austwell
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.4%
Austwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austwell | 149 | $30,000 | $98,800 | — |
| Tivoli | 433 | $74,250 | $46,900 | — |
| Seadrift | 1,239 | $48,655 | $207,000 | $1,341 |
| Bloomington | 1,895 | $52,666 | $128,100 | $745 |
| Lamar | 1,202 | $86,851 | $318,000 | — |
| Port Lavaca | 11,358 | $70,123 | $128,200 | $849 |
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | $1,053 |
| Point Comfort | 304 | $142,500 | $251,600 | $1,175 |
| Port O'Connor | 620 | $95,593 | $415,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Austwell, TX?
The median household income in Austwell is $30,000, 62% 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 Austwell?
The median home value in Austwell is $98,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Austwell, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 42 minutes.
What is the median age in Austwell?
The median age in Austwell is 66.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Austwell?
The average commute to work in Austwell is 42 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Austwell?
The unemployment rate in Austwell is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Austwell?
18.9% of adults in Austwell 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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