Living in Camp Swift, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Camp Swift · Census data 2020–2024
Camp Swift has 8,239 residents with a median age of 31.6. The median household income is $63,944 (19% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $208,500, the median rent is $1,352/month.
Camp Swift at a glance
- Population
- 8,239
- Median age
- 31.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $63,944State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $208,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,352/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.9%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Camp Swift a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Camp Swift
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Camp Swift the median home value is $208,500, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,352 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,558 a month in housing costs.
Camp Swift median household income
The median household income in Camp Swift is $63,944 and the income per person is $22,745. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Camp Swift: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,256
- Owner-occupied
- 71.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.4%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.25
Camp Swift demographics
- Population
- 8,239
- Median age
- 31.6
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 2,143
- Foreign-born
- 16.7%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Camp Swift ›
Education in Camp Swift
10.9% of adults 25 and older in Camp Swift have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Camp Swift
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 67%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Camp Swift vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Swift | 8,239 | $63,944 | $208,500 | $1,352 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 3,135 | $93,958 | $385,100 | $1,286 |
| Bastrop | 11,156 | $81,551 | $339,600 | $1,443 |
| McDade | 1,070 | $50,489 | $314,300 | $1,208 |
| Paige | 129 | $133,309 | — | — |
| Wyldwood | 4,934 | $88,399 | $195,700 | $1,337 |
| Webberville | 439 | $71,250 | $247,400 | $1,275 |
| Elgin | 11,563 | $91,114 | $326,400 | $1,440 |
| Cedar Creek | 4,440 | $73,864 | $279,400 | — |
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Camp Swift ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Camp Swift: FAQ
What is the median household income in Camp Swift, TX?
The median household income in Camp Swift is $63,944, 19% 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 Camp Swift?
The median home value in Camp Swift is $208,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Camp Swift?
The median gross rent in Camp Swift is $1,352 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Camp Swift, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 39 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in Camp Swift?
The median age in Camp Swift is 31.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Camp Swift?
The average commute to work in Camp Swift is 39 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Camp Swift?
The unemployment rate in Camp Swift is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Camp Swift?
10.9% of adults in Camp Swift 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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