Living in Como, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Como · Census data 2020–2024
Como has 616 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $57,500 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $169,800, the median rent is $955/month.
Como is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Como at a glance
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 35.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $169,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $955/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.2%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Como a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Como
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Como the median home value is $169,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $955 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,550 a month in housing costs.
Como median household income
The median household income in Como is $57,500 and the income per person is $39,925. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Como: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 260
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 16.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.83
Como demographics
- Population
- 616
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 218
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Como ›
Education in Como
6.2% of adults 25 and older in Como have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Como
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Como vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Como | 616 | $57,500 | $169,800 | $955 |
| Sulphur Springs | 16,401 | $62,397 | $217,800 | $1,106 |
| Yantis | 353 | $54,531 | $131,300 | $818 |
| Winnsboro | 3,485 | $54,828 | $172,000 | $877 |
| Mount Vernon | 2,548 | $72,064 | $178,500 | $929 |
| Quitman | 2,420 | $64,493 | $192,100 | $1,154 |
| Tira | 418 | $76,071 | $129,600 | $838 |
| Alba | 664 | $60,682 | $112,500 | $675 |
| Emory | 1,207 | $36,500 | $218,100 | $940 |
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What is the median household income in Como, TX?
The median household income in Como is $57,500, 27% 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 Como?
The median home value in Como is $169,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Como?
The median gross rent in Como is $955 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Como, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 40% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Como?
The median age in Como is 35.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Como?
The average commute to work in Como is 35 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Como?
The unemployment rate in Como is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Como?
6.2% of adults in Como 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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