Living in Carmine, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Carmine · Census data 2020–2024
Carmine has 173 residents with a median age of 59.8. The median household income is $47,292 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median rent is $1,750/month.
Carmine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Carmine at a glance
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 59.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $47,292State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $1,750/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Carmine a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Carmine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Carmine the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,750 per month, which is 50% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,750 a month in housing costs.
Carmine median household income
The median household income in Carmine is $47,292 and the income per person is $31,182. 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Carmine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 144
- Owner-occupied
- 87.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.9%
- Vacant
- 35.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 1.86
35.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Carmine has many vacation and second homes.
Carmine demographics
- Population
- 173
- Median age
- 59.8
- Under 18
- 23.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.7%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Carmine ›
Education in Carmine
24.4% of adults 25 and older in Carmine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Carmine
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 36.6%
Carmine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmine | 173 | $47,292 | — | $1,750 |
| Burton | 174 | $76,250 | $275,000 | $983 |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | — |
| Giddings | 5,151 | $72,913 | $252,300 | $1,231 |
| Dime Box | 145 | $88,750 | — | — |
| Somerville | 1,126 | $65,667 | $142,800 | $631 |
| Fayetteville | 335 | $73,250 | $281,300 | $981 |
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | — |
| Brenham | 18,641 | $65,112 | $241,100 | $1,157 |
More for people moving to Carmine
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What is the median household income in Carmine, TX?
The median household income in Carmine is $47,292, 40% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Carmine?
The median gross rent in Carmine is $1,750 per month, about 50% of household income.
Is Carmine, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Carmine?
The median age in Carmine is 59.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Carmine?
The average commute to work in Carmine is 26 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Carmine?
The unemployment rate in Carmine is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Carmine?
24.4% of adults in Carmine 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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