Living in Borger, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Borger · Census data 2020–2024
Borger has 12,226 residents with a median age of 38.6. The median household income is $61,583 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $103,400, the median rent is $910/month.
Borger at a glance
- Population
- 12,226
- Median age
- 38.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,583State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $103,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $910/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Borger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Borger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Borger the median home value is $103,400, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $910 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,263 a month in housing costs.
Borger median household income
The median household income in Borger is $61,583 and the income per person is $31,565. 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Borger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,142
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.85
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Borger has many vacation and second homes.
Borger demographics
- Population
- 12,226
- Median age
- 38.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 4,208
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Borger ›
Education in Borger
17.3% of adults 25 and older in Borger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Borger
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Borger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borger | 12,226 | $61,583 | $103,400 | $910 |
| Sanford | 130 | $28,438 | $40,600 | — |
| Fritch | 2,293 | $88,750 | $132,300 | $1,100 |
| Lake Meredith Estates | 183 | $31,250 | — | — |
| Stinnett | 1,170 | $44,904 | $98,400 | $1,202 |
| Skellytown | 457 | $55,625 | $38,700 | $850 |
| White Deer | 1,191 | $87,292 | $116,700 | $866 |
| Panhandle | 2,505 | $85,870 | $161,000 | $1,038 |
| Pampa | 16,659 | $56,626 | $100,700 | $934 |
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What is the median household income in Borger, TX?
The median household income in Borger is $61,583, 22% 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 Borger?
The median home value in Borger is $103,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Borger?
The median gross rent in Borger is $910 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Borger, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.9%.
What is the median age in Borger?
The median age in Borger is 38.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Borger?
The average commute to work in Borger is 20 minutes; 6.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Borger?
The unemployment rate in Borger is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Borger?
17.3% of adults in Borger 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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