Living in Cisco, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cisco · Census data 2020–2024
Cisco has 3,955 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $58,550 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $104,300, the median rent is $941/month.
Cisco at a glance
- Population
- 3,955
- Median age
- 38.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $58,550State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $104,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Cisco a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Cisco
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cisco the median home value is $104,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,792 a month in housing costs.
Cisco median household income
The median household income in Cisco is $58,550 and the income per person is $25,158. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Cisco: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,746
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.38
Cisco demographics
- Population
- 3,955
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 1,502
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cisco ›
Education in Cisco
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Cisco have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cisco
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Cisco vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco | 3,955 | $58,550 | $104,300 | $941 |
| Eastland | 3,704 | $51,776 | $174,900 | $1,023 |
| Carbon | 280 | $80,500 | $84,500 | $1,571 |
| Moran | 259 | $63,846 | $44,300 | $583 |
| Ranger | 2,641 | $34,336 | $66,000 | $904 |
| Rising Star | 668 | $37,037 | $39,500 | $707 |
| Cross Plains | 1,019 | $47,292 | $79,500 | $720 |
| Gorman | 997 | $19,444 | $75,300 | $488 |
| Baird | 1,642 | $50,772 | $76,800 | $622 |
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Cisco ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Cisco: FAQ
What is the median household income in Cisco, TX?
The median household income in Cisco is $58,550, 25% 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 Cisco?
The median home value in Cisco is $104,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Cisco?
The median gross rent in Cisco is $941 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Cisco, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Cisco?
The median age in Cisco is 38.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Cisco?
The average commute to work in Cisco is 33 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cisco?
The unemployment rate in Cisco is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cisco?
20.2% of adults in Cisco 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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