Living in Daisetta, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Daisetta · Census data 2020–2024

Daisetta has 1,016 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $65,557 (16% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $118,500, the median rent is $1,278/month.

Daisetta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Daisetta at a glance

Population
1,016
Median age
32.7State: 35.6
Median household income
$65,557State: $78,476
Median home value
$118,500State: $283,800
Median rent
$1,278/moState: $1,403
Homeowners
72.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
Average commute
29 min

Is Daisetta a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.

Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Daisetta

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Daisetta the median home value is $118,500, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,278 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,460 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Daisetta$118,500
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Daisetta$1,278
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Daisetta median household income

The median household income in Daisetta is $65,557 and the income per person is $27,630. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Daisetta$65,557
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Daisetta: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
466
Owner-occupied
72.3%
Renter-occupied
27.7%
Vacant
14.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1976
Average household size
2.56

Daisetta demographics

Population
1,016
Median age
32.7
Under 18
25.7%
65 and older
8%
Households
397
Foreign-born
1.3%
Veterans
2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White84.4%
Hispanic or Latino11.1%
Black4.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Daisetta ›

Education in Daisetta

15.3% of adults 25 and older in Daisetta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Daisetta15.3%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Daisetta

Unemployment rate
4.7%State: 5.3%
Average commute
29 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
78.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
89.7%

Daisetta vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Daisetta1,016$65,557$118,500$1,278
Hull275$38,672——
Hardin621$53,203$110,200$1,425
Devers386$82,321$120,700—
Ames1,142$36,188$203,600$741
Liberty8,650$53,833$175,300$1,060
Kenefick898$73,750$160,700$1,632
Sour Lake2,130$73,241$173,800$1,286
Nome253$58,125$166,100—

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Living in Daisetta: FAQ

What is the median household income in Daisetta, TX?

The median household income in Daisetta is $65,557, 16% 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 Daisetta?

The median home value in Daisetta is $118,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

How much is rent in Daisetta?

The median gross rent in Daisetta is $1,278 per month, about 22.4% of household income.

Is Daisetta, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.5%.

What is the median age in Daisetta?

The median age in Daisetta is 32.7 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Daisetta?

The average commute to work in Daisetta is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Daisetta?

The unemployment rate in Daisetta is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Daisetta?

15.3% of adults in Daisetta 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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