Living in Avery, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avery · Census data 2020–2024
Avery has 575 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $47,992 (39% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $58,800, the median rent is $917/month.
Avery is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avery at a glance
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 32.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $47,992State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $58,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Avery a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Avery
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avery the median home value is $58,800, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,552 a month in housing costs.
Avery median household income
The median household income in Avery is $47,992 and the income per person is $23,693. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Avery: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 275
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.49
Avery demographics
- Population
- 575
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 231
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avery ›
Education in Avery
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Avery have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avery
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Avery vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avery | 575 | $47,992 | $58,800 | $917 |
| Annona | 313 | $55,500 | $67,300 | $830 |
| De Kalb | 1,976 | $50,104 | $89,200 | $891 |
| Clarksville | 2,853 | $33,014 | $53,700 | $1,087 |
| Haworth | 265 | $36,250 | $33,400 | $586 |
| New Boston | 4,571 | $63,937 | $111,500 | $850 |
| Talco | 394 | $19,213 | $111,800 | $738 |
| Idabel | 6,987 | $43,295 | $134,800 | $702 |
| Naples | 1,412 | $34,696 | $104,900 | $800 |
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What is the median household income in Avery, TX?
The median household income in Avery is $47,992, 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 Avery?
The median home value in Avery is $58,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Avery?
The median gross rent in Avery is $917 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Avery, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in Avery?
The median age in Avery is 32.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Avery?
The average commute to work in Avery is 28 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avery?
The unemployment rate in Avery is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avery?
16.7% of adults in Avery 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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