Living in China, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of China · Census data 2020–2024
China has 963 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $55,104 (30% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $186,500, the median rent is $950/month.
China is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
China at a glance
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 41.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $55,104State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $186,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $950/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is China a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in China
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In China the median home value is $186,500, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,404 a month in housing costs.
China median household income
The median household income in China is $55,104 and the income per person is $33,654. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in China: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 563
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.14
China demographics
- Population
- 963
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 449
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of China ›
Education in China
19% of adults 25 and older in China have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in China
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 92.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
China vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 963 | $55,104 | $186,500 | $950 |
| Nome | 253 | $58,125 | $166,100 | — |
| Sour Lake | 2,130 | $73,241 | $173,800 | $1,286 |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,133 | $91,031 | $232,700 | — |
| Pinewood Estates | 1,516 | $157,553 | $340,900 | — |
| Fannett | 1,654 | $90,962 | $230,900 | — |
| Beaumont | 113,279 | $56,997 | $166,400 | $1,121 |
| Rose Hill Acres | 324 | $81,875 | $214,000 | — |
| Hamshire | 1,388 | $102,800 | $202,600 | — |
More for people moving to China
China ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in China: FAQ
What is the median household income in China, TX?
The median household income in China is $55,104, 30% 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 China?
The median home value in China is $186,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in China?
The median gross rent in China is $950 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is China, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in China?
The median age in China is 41.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in China?
The average commute to work in China is 29 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in China?
The unemployment rate in China is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is China?
19% of adults in China 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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