Living in Caney City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Caney City · Census data 2020–2024
Caney City has 192 residents with a median age of 59.3. The median household income is $73,125 (7% lower than the Texas median).
Caney City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Caney City at a glance
- Population
- 192
- Median age
- 59.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $73,125State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Caney City a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Caney City median household income
The median household income in Caney City is $73,125 and the income per person is $57,630. 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Caney City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 162
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 38.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 1.94
38.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Caney City has many vacation and second homes.
Caney City demographics
- Population
- 192
- Median age
- 59.3
- Under 18
- 4.2%
- 65 and older
- 32.3%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 14.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Caney City ›
Education in Caney City
26.3% of adults 25 and older in Caney City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Caney City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 92.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.8%
Caney City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caney City | 192 | $73,125 | — | — |
| Log Cabin | 998 | $53,438 | — | $1,076 |
| Star Harbor | 470 | $107,083 | $342,500 | — |
| Malakoff | 2,045 | $56,719 | $83,800 | $834 |
| Payne Springs | 1,201 | $63,145 | $233,200 | $1,158 |
| Trinidad | 806 | $50,333 | $146,900 | $727 |
| Enchanted Oaks | 269 | $79,250 | $415,200 | $1,292 |
| Eustace | 1,039 | $68,250 | $192,900 | $1,007 |
| Tool | 2,367 | $71,333 | $213,300 | $1,386 |
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What is the median household income in Caney City, TX?
The median household income in Caney City is $73,125, 7% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Caney City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.8%.
What is the median age in Caney City?
The median age in Caney City is 59.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Caney City?
The average commute to work in Caney City is 28 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Caney City?
The unemployment rate in Caney City is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Caney City?
26.3% of adults in Caney City 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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