Living in Caldwell, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caldwell · Census data 2020–2024
Caldwell has 4,394 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $61,266 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $220,800, the median rent is $950/month.
Caldwell at a glance
- Population
- 4,394
- Median age
- 34State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,266State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $220,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Caldwell a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Caldwell
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Caldwell the median home value is $220,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,289 a month in housing costs.
Caldwell median household income
The median household income in Caldwell is $61,266 and the income per person is $27,672. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Caldwell: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,968
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.53
Caldwell demographics
- Population
- 4,394
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 1,660
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caldwell ›
Education in Caldwell
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Caldwell have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caldwell
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Caldwell vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caldwell | 4,394 | $61,266 | $220,800 | $950 |
| Cade Lakes | 329 | $58,750 | — | — |
| Beaver Creek | 958 | $90,252 | $96,900 | — |
| Snook | 834 | $81,893 | $209,400 | $739 |
| Dime Box | 145 | $88,750 | — | — |
| Milano | 487 | $53,750 | $81,900 | $596 |
| Somerville | 1,126 | $65,667 | $142,800 | $631 |
| Lake Bryan | 2,165 | $77,419 | $267,100 | — |
| Lexington | 1,365 | $56,354 | $175,000 | $1,148 |
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What is the median household income in Caldwell, TX?
The median household income in Caldwell is $61,266, 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 Caldwell?
The median home value in Caldwell is $220,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Caldwell?
The median gross rent in Caldwell is $950 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Caldwell, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in Caldwell?
The median age in Caldwell is 34 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Caldwell?
The average commute to work in Caldwell is 19 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caldwell?
The unemployment rate in Caldwell is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caldwell?
19.3% of adults in Caldwell 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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