Living in Chireno, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chireno · Census data 2020–2024
Chireno has 589 residents with a median age of 31.3. The median household income is $71,250 (9% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $88,900, the median rent is $723/month.
Chireno is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chireno at a glance
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 31.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $71,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $88,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Chireno a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Chireno
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chireno the median home value is $88,900, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 12% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,177 a month in housing costs.
Chireno median household income
The median household income in Chireno is $71,250 and the income per person is $23,725. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Chireno: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 244
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 32%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.55
32% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Chireno has many vacation and second homes.
Chireno demographics
- Population
- 589
- Median age
- 31.3
- Under 18
- 37.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 166
- Foreign-born
- 10%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chireno ›
Education in Chireno
21% of adults 25 and older in Chireno have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chireno
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.9%
Chireno vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chireno | 589 | $71,250 | $88,900 | $723 |
| San Augustine | 2,054 | $27,500 | $98,400 | $552 |
| Broaddus | 390 | $68,929 | $88,400 | $850 |
| Nacogdoches | 32,197 | $39,281 | $186,000 | $964 |
| Huntington | 4,053 | $64,432 | $108,800 | $952 |
| Appleby | 619 | $83,750 | $209,400 | $956 |
| Redfield | 625 | $103,750 | $324,200 | — |
| Center | 5,271 | $48,293 | $83,300 | $823 |
| Zavalla | 567 | $53,333 | $74,000 | $1,031 |
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What is the median household income in Chireno, TX?
The median household income in Chireno is $71,250, 9% 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 Chireno?
The median home value in Chireno is $88,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Chireno?
The median gross rent in Chireno is $723 per month, about 12% of household income.
Is Chireno, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Chireno?
The median age in Chireno is 31.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Chireno?
The average commute to work in Chireno is 25 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chireno?
The unemployment rate in Chireno is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chireno?
21% of adults in Chireno 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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