Living in Damon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Damon · Census data 2020–2024
Damon has 196 residents with a median age of 34. The median home value is $92,500, the median rent is $1,183/month.
Damon is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Damon at a glance
- Population
- 196
- Median age
- 34State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $92,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,183/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 34.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Damon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median.
Cons: Unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 64.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Damon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Damon the median home value is $92,500, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 18.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Damon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110
- Owner-occupied
- 34.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 65.2%
- Vacant
- 37.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.84
37.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Damon has many vacation and second homes.
Damon demographics
- Population
- 196
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 42.9%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 69
- Foreign-born
- 12.8%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Damon ›
Education in Damon
0% of adults 25 and older in Damon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Damon
- Unemployment rate
- 10.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Damon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Damon | 196 | — | $92,500 | $1,183 |
| Needville | 3,094 | $70,900 | $221,700 | $1,506 |
| Fairchilds | 815 | $69,286 | $220,800 | $995 |
| West Columbia | 3,621 | $43,490 | $140,800 | $964 |
| Boling | 374 | $84,545 | $169,900 | $820 |
| Pleak | 2,344 | $72,007 | $318,400 | $1,066 |
| Holiday Lakes | 862 | $44,500 | $94,800 | $1,243 |
| Thompsons | 222 | $62,500 | $325,000 | — |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
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What is the average home price in Damon?
The median home value in Damon is $92,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Damon?
The median gross rent in Damon is $1,183 per month, about 18.7% of household income.
Is Damon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median. Minuses: unemployment of 10.8%; a poverty rate of 64.3%.
What is the median age in Damon?
The median age in Damon is 34 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Damon?
The unemployment rate in Damon is 10.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Damon?
0% of adults in Damon 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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