Living in Devers, Texas

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

Devers has 386 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $82,321 (5% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $120,700.

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

Devers at a glance

Population
386
Median age
38State: 35.6
Median household income
$82,321State: $78,476
Median home value
$120,700State: $283,800
Homeowners
92.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.8%
Average commute
35 min

Is Devers a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%.

Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%.

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

Cost of living in Devers

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Devers the median home value is $120,700, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,500 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Devers$120,700
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Texas$1,403
United States$1,413

Devers median household income

The median household income in Devers is $82,321 and the income per person is $33,650. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Devers$82,321
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Devers: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
129
Owner-occupied
92.3%
Renter-occupied
7.7%
Vacant
9.3%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1973
Average household size
3.30

Devers demographics

Population
386
Median age
38
Under 18
26.9%
65 and older
18.1%
Households
117
Foreign-born
14.5%
Veterans
8.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White50.8%
Hispanic or Latino46.4%
Black7.5%
Asian0%

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

Education in Devers

7.8% of adults 25 and older in Devers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Devers7.8%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Devers

Unemployment rate
18.5%State: 5.3%
Average commute
35 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
97%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.5%
Homes with broadband
98.3%

Devers vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Devers386$82,321$120,700—
Daisetta1,016$65,557$118,500$1,278
Hull275$38,672——
Ames1,142$36,188$203,600$741
Nome253$58,125$166,100—
Liberty8,650$53,833$175,300$1,060
Hardin621$53,203$110,200$1,425
Sour Lake2,130$73,241$173,800$1,286
China963$55,104$186,500$950

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Living in Devers: FAQ

What is the median household income in Devers, TX?

The median household income in Devers is $82,321, 5% higher 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 Devers?

The median home value in Devers is $120,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.

Is Devers, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Texas median; home values 57% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 18.5%.

What is the median age in Devers?

The median age in Devers is 38 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Devers?

The average commute to work in Devers is 35 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Devers?

The unemployment rate in Devers is 18.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Devers?

7.8% of adults in Devers 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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