Living in De Leon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Leon · Census data 2020–2024
De Leon has 2,516 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $46,771 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $72,600, the median rent is $610/month.
De Leon at a glance
- Population
- 2,516
- Median age
- 37.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,771State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $72,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $610/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is De Leon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in De Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Leon the median home value is $72,600, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $610 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,144 a month in housing costs.
De Leon median household income
The median household income in De Leon is $46,771 and the income per person is $24,495. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in De Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,138
- Owner-occupied
- 66.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.5%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.74
De Leon demographics
- Population
- 2,516
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 27.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 901
- Foreign-born
- 10.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Leon ›
Education in De Leon
16% of adults 25 and older in De Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.6%
De Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Leon | 2,516 | $46,771 | $72,600 | $610 |
| Gorman | 997 | $19,444 | $75,300 | $488 |
| Dublin | 3,419 | $53,030 | $149,300 | $833 |
| Lingleville | 272 | $91,143 | $110,900 | — |
| Comanche | 4,295 | $51,981 | $125,700 | $885 |
| Stephenville | 21,682 | $53,015 | $241,300 | $1,134 |
| Gustine | 449 | $52,292 | $86,900 | $1,031 |
| Carbon | 280 | $80,500 | $84,500 | $1,571 |
| Huckabay | 212 | $85,682 | $293,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in De Leon, TX?
The median household income in De Leon is $46,771, 40% 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 De Leon?
The median home value in De Leon is $72,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in De Leon?
The median gross rent in De Leon is $610 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is De Leon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 74% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in De Leon?
The median age in De Leon is 37.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in De Leon?
The average commute to work in De Leon is 17 minutes; 1.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Leon?
The unemployment rate in De Leon is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Leon?
16% of adults in De Leon 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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