Living in Broaddus, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broaddus · Census data 2020–2024
Broaddus has 390 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $68,929 (12% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $88,400, the median rent is $850/month.
Broaddus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Broaddus at a glance
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 33.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $68,929State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $88,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Broaddus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Broaddus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broaddus the median home value is $88,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 12.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Broaddus median household income
The median household income in Broaddus is $68,929 and the income per person is $20,116. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Broaddus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 119
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.75
Broaddus demographics
- Population
- 390
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 32.6%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 104
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broaddus ›
Education in Broaddus
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Broaddus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broaddus
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 79.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Broaddus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broaddus | 390 | $68,929 | $88,400 | $850 |
| Zavalla | 567 | $53,333 | $74,000 | $1,031 |
| Chireno | 589 | $71,250 | $88,900 | $723 |
| Pineland | 817 | $31,858 | $80,700 | $500 |
| San Augustine | 2,054 | $27,500 | $98,400 | $552 |
| Huntington | 4,053 | $64,432 | $108,800 | $952 |
| Sam Rayburn | 1,366 | $83,056 | $255,200 | $1,108 |
| Hemphill | 1,488 | $67,260 | $125,700 | $882 |
| Lufkin | 34,251 | $57,048 | $179,600 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Broaddus, TX?
The median household income in Broaddus is $68,929, 12% 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 Broaddus?
The median home value in Broaddus is $88,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Broaddus?
The median gross rent in Broaddus is $850 per month, about 12.9% of household income.
Is Broaddus, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%.
What is the median age in Broaddus?
The median age in Broaddus is 33.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Broaddus?
The average commute to work in Broaddus is 14 minutes; 9.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broaddus?
The unemployment rate in Broaddus is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broaddus?
5.7% of adults in Broaddus 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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