Living in Ben Wheeler, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ben Wheeler · Census data 2020–2024
Ben Wheeler has 1,792 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $120,523 (54% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $268,400.
Ben Wheeler at a glance
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 29.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $120,523State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $268,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 61 min
Is Ben Wheeler a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 54% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 61 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Ben Wheeler
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ben Wheeler the median home value is $268,400, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,078 a month in housing costs.
Ben Wheeler median household income
The median household income in Ben Wheeler is $120,523 and the income per person is $35,775. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Ben Wheeler: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 421
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 4.26
Ben Wheeler demographics
- Population
- 1,792
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 421
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ben Wheeler ›
Education in Ben Wheeler
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Ben Wheeler have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ben Wheeler
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 61 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 62.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Ben Wheeler vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Wheeler | 1,792 | $120,523 | $268,400 | — |
| Callender Lake | 744 | $44,444 | $111,000 | — |
| Van | 2,806 | $69,155 | $169,900 | $1,220 |
| Edom | 315 | $96,417 | $212,500 | $1,125 |
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | $197,800 | $1,246 |
| Canton | 4,545 | $51,027 | $219,900 | $1,027 |
| Murchison | 568 | $56,908 | $162,500 | $1,097 |
| Hideaway | 3,301 | $109,712 | $335,100 | $1,548 |
| Grand Saline | 3,203 | $50,028 | $119,600 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Ben Wheeler, TX?
The median household income in Ben Wheeler is $120,523, 54% 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 Ben Wheeler?
The median home value in Ben Wheeler is $268,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Ben Wheeler, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 54% higher than the Texas median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 61 minutes.
What is the median age in Ben Wheeler?
The median age in Ben Wheeler is 29.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Ben Wheeler?
The average commute to work in Ben Wheeler is 61 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ben Wheeler?
The unemployment rate in Ben Wheeler is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ben Wheeler?
16.1% of adults in Ben Wheeler 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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