Living in Central Gardens, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Gardens · Census data 2020–2024
Central Gardens has 3,976 residents with a median age of 43. The median household income is $83,750 (7% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $216,700, the median rent is $793/month.
Central Gardens at a glance
- Population
- 3,976
- Median age
- 43State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $216,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $793/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Central Gardens a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Texas median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Central Gardens
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Gardens the median home value is $216,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $793 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,211 a month in housing costs.
Central Gardens median household income
The median household income in Central Gardens is $83,750 and the income per person is $52,528. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Central Gardens: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,887
- Owner-occupied
- 77.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.4%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.35
Central Gardens demographics
- Population
- 3,976
- Median age
- 43
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.1%
- Households
- 1,681
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Gardens ›
Education in Central Gardens
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Central Gardens have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Gardens
- Unemployment rate
- 5.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Central Gardens vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Gardens | 3,976 | $83,750 | $216,700 | $793 |
| Nederland | 18,381 | $77,570 | $208,300 | $1,400 |
| Port Neches | 13,664 | $81,637 | $253,200 | $1,095 |
| Groves | 16,976 | $73,710 | $163,600 | $1,286 |
| Rose City | 391 | $46,094 | $80,000 | — |
| Port Arthur | 55,828 | $46,354 | $107,400 | $1,021 |
| Vidor | 9,708 | $62,192 | $131,400 | $820 |
| Beaumont | 113,279 | $56,997 | $166,400 | $1,121 |
| Taylor Landing | 284 | $134,063 | $296,800 | — |
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Central Gardens ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Central Gardens: FAQ
What is the median household income in Central Gardens, TX?
The median household income in Central Gardens is $83,750, 7% higher 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 Central Gardens?
The median home value in Central Gardens is $216,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Central Gardens?
The median gross rent in Central Gardens is $793 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Central Gardens, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Texas median; home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.7%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.4%.
What is the median age in Central Gardens?
The median age in Central Gardens is 43 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Central Gardens?
The average commute to work in Central Gardens is 16 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Gardens?
The unemployment rate in Central Gardens is 5.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Gardens?
30.7% of adults in Central Gardens 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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