Living in Charlotte, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charlotte · Census data 2020–2024
Charlotte has 1,466 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $28,955 (63% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $86,900.
Charlotte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charlotte at a glance
- Population
- 1,466
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $28,955State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $86,900State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Charlotte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Charlotte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charlotte the median home value is $86,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,090 a month in housing costs.
Charlotte median household income
The median household income in Charlotte is $28,955 and the income per person is $18,983. 36.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Charlotte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 605
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.76
Charlotte demographics
- Population
- 1,466
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 532
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charlotte ›
Education in Charlotte
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Charlotte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charlotte
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.1%
Charlotte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 1,466 | $28,955 | $86,900 | — |
| Jourdanton | 4,407 | $83,512 | $171,000 | $1,095 |
| Christine | 295 | $40,000 | $107,300 | — |
| Pleasanton | 11,011 | $65,034 | $204,300 | $1,108 |
| Poteet | 2,910 | $48,750 | $119,200 | $734 |
| Bigfoot | 1,067 | $69,418 | — | — |
| Leming | 681 | $74,559 | $152,200 | — |
| Moore | 372 | $42,571 | — | — |
| Devine | 4,476 | $38,207 | $167,900 | $725 |
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Charlotte ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Charlotte: FAQ
What is the median household income in Charlotte, TX?
The median household income in Charlotte is $28,955, 63% 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 Charlotte?
The median home value in Charlotte is $86,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Charlotte, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 36.4%.
What is the median age in Charlotte?
The median age in Charlotte is 37.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Charlotte?
The average commute to work in Charlotte is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charlotte?
The unemployment rate in Charlotte is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charlotte?
12.4% of adults in Charlotte 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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