Living in Buckholts, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckholts · Census data 2020–2024

Buckholts has 374 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $33,333 (58% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $75,600, the median rent is $710/month.

Buckholts is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Buckholts at a glance

Population
374
Median age
31.3State: 35.6
Median household income
$33,333State: $78,476
Median home value
$75,600State: $283,800
Median rent
$710/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
54.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3%
Average commute
29 min

Is Buckholts a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 47.9%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Buckholts

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckholts the median home value is $75,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $710 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Buckholts$75,600
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Buckholts$710
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Buckholts median household income

The median household income in Buckholts is $33,333 and the income per person is $14,076. 47.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Buckholts$33,333
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Buckholts: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
183
Owner-occupied
54.3%
Renter-occupied
45.7%
Vacant
24.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1985
Average household size
2.71

Buckholts demographics

Population
374
Median age
31.3
Under 18
31.8%
65 and older
18.7%
Households
138
Foreign-born
3.7%
Veterans
8.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White62.6%
Hispanic or Latino58.3%
Black1.6%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckholts ›

Education in Buckholts

3% of adults 25 and older in Buckholts have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Buckholts3%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Buckholts

Unemployment rate
14.1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
29 minState: 27 min
Work from home
1.3%
Drive alone
72.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
58.7%

Buckholts vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Buckholts374$33,333$75,600$710
Rogers1,303$55,625$97,400$802
Cameron5,416$62,443$125,000$962
Little River-Academy2,233$75,563$183,300$1,463
Holland1,299$62,500$175,500—
Rosebud1,007$45,057$83,000$728
Rockdale5,523$60,590$230,900$1,115
Thorndale1,113$64,013$183,900$950
Bartlett1,941$67,438$218,900$756

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Living in Buckholts: FAQ

What is the median household income in Buckholts, TX?

The median household income in Buckholts is $33,333, 58% 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 Buckholts?

The median home value in Buckholts is $75,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Buckholts?

The median gross rent in Buckholts is $710 per month, about 37.5% of household income.

Is Buckholts, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 14.1%; a poverty rate of 47.9%.

What is the median age in Buckholts?

The median age in Buckholts is 31.3 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Buckholts?

The average commute to work in Buckholts is 29 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Buckholts?

The unemployment rate in Buckholts is 14.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Buckholts?

3% of adults in Buckholts 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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