Living in China Grove, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of China Grove · Census data 2020–2024

China Grove has 1,215 residents with a median age of 50.1. The median household income is $103,162 (31% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $359,800.

China Grove is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

China Grove at a glance

Population
1,215
Median age
50.1State: 35.6
Median household income
$103,162State: $78,476
Median home value
$359,800State: $283,800
Homeowners
93%
Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
Average commute
29 min

Is China Grove a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.

Cons: Home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

The weather is best in February to April and November.

Cost of living in China Grove

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In China Grove the median home value is $359,800, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 31.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,542 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

China Grove$359,800
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

China Grove median household income

The median household income in China Grove is $103,162 and the income per person is $54,362. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

China Grove$103,162
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in China Grove: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
463
Owner-occupied
93%
Renter-occupied
7%
Vacant
4.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1988
Average household size
2.76

China Grove demographics

Population
1,215
Median age
50.1
Under 18
24%
65 and older
23.1%
Households
441
Foreign-born
11.4%
Veterans
16.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White48.1%
Hispanic or Latino44.8%
Black10.9%
Asian0.6%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of China Grove ›

Education in China Grove

25.7% of adults 25 and older in China Grove have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

China Grove25.7%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in China Grove

Unemployment rate
2.1%State: 5.3%
Average commute
29 minState: 27 min
Work from home
7.4%
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0.4%
Homes with broadband
92.3%

China Grove vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
China Grove1,215$103,162$359,800—
Kirby8,117$55,532$165,500$1,182
Terrell Hills5,070$186,400$838,400$1,078
St. Hedwig2,313$147,390$282,100—
Converse29,607$94,222$248,400$1,693
Windcrest5,820$89,844$302,000$1,372
Alamo Heights7,492$183,088$779,400$1,727
Elmendorf2,389$51,691$161,300$1,327
Olmos Park2,115$176,500$896,300$1,171

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Living in China Grove: FAQ

What is the median household income in China Grove, TX?

The median household income in China Grove is $103,162, 31% 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 China Grove?

The median home value in China Grove is $359,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is China Grove, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: home values 27% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in China Grove?

The median age in China Grove is 50.1 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in China Grove?

The average commute to work in China Grove is 29 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in China Grove?

The unemployment rate in China Grove is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is China Grove?

25.7% of adults in China Grove 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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