Living in Citrus City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Citrus City · Census data 2020–2024
Citrus City has 2,395 residents with a median age of 26.3. The median household income is $39,375 (50% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $93,800.
Citrus City at a glance
- Population
- 2,395
- Median age
- 26.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $39,375State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 81.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Citrus City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Citrus City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Citrus City the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $772 a month in housing costs.
Citrus City median household income
The median household income in Citrus City is $39,375 and the income per person is $12,989. 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Citrus City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 675
- Owner-occupied
- 81.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.5%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 4.10
Citrus City demographics
- Population
- 2,395
- Median age
- 26.3
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 5.4%
- Households
- 584
- Foreign-born
- 42.7%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Citrus City ›
Education in Citrus City
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Citrus City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Citrus City
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Citrus City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus City | 2,395 | $39,375 | $93,800 | — |
| Salida del Sol Estates | 7,766 | $36,097 | $96,800 | $842 |
| Doffing | 5,004 | $32,318 | $101,700 | $785 |
| La Homa | 11,285 | $36,895 | $109,200 | $740 |
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | — |
| Penitas | 6,444 | $48,993 | $167,000 | $697 |
| Perezville | 2,237 | $47,836 | $105,800 | — |
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | $156,300 | $1,038 |
| Palmview | 15,921 | $43,963 | $113,600 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Citrus City, TX?
The median household income in Citrus City is $39,375, 50% 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 Citrus City?
The median home value in Citrus City is $93,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Citrus City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 24.4%.
What is the median age in Citrus City?
The median age in Citrus City is 26.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Citrus City?
The average commute to work in Citrus City is 24 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Citrus City?
The unemployment rate in Citrus City is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Citrus City?
7.9% of adults in Citrus City 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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