Living in Big Wells, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Wells · Census data 2020–2024
Big Wells has 544 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $50,417 (36% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $60,800, the median rent is $613/month.
Big Wells is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Wells at a glance
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 35.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,417State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $60,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $613/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Big Wells a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%; a poverty rate of 47.8%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Big Wells
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Wells the median home value is $60,800, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,091 a month in housing costs.
Big Wells median household income
The median household income in Big Wells is $50,417 and the income per person is $20,038. 47.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Big Wells: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 236
- Owner-occupied
- 75.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.5%
- Vacant
- 34.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.48
34.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Wells has many vacation and second homes.
Big Wells demographics
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Wells ›
Education in Big Wells
6.4% of adults 25 and older in Big Wells have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Wells
- Unemployment rate
- 18.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.6%
Big Wells vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Wells | 544 | $50,417 | $60,800 | $613 |
| Asherton | 543 | $24,208 | $82,400 | — |
| Crystal City | 6,159 | $36,328 | $109,100 | $518 |
| Carrizo Springs | 4,723 | $38,659 | $86,700 | — |
| Loma Grande | 324 | $76,308 | $33,000 | — |
| Cotulla | 3,664 | $70,067 | $93,100 | $821 |
| Dilley | 3,769 | $62,600 | $106,400 | $1,279 |
| Batesville | 994 | $28,140 | $73,400 | — |
| La Pryor | 1,236 | $39,205 | $75,700 | $2,125 |
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What is the median household income in Big Wells, TX?
The median household income in Big Wells is $50,417, 36% 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 Big Wells?
The median home value in Big Wells is $60,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Big Wells?
The median gross rent in Big Wells is $613 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Big Wells, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 18.9%; a poverty rate of 47.8%.
What is the median age in Big Wells?
The median age in Big Wells is 35.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Big Wells?
The average commute to work in Big Wells is 31 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Wells?
The unemployment rate in Big Wells is 18.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Wells?
6.4% of adults in Big Wells 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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