Living in DISH, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of DISH · Census data 2020–2024
DISH has 541 residents with a median age of 40.2. The median household income is $159,000 (103% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $471,600.
DISH is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
DISH at a glance
- Population
- 541
- Median age
- 40.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $159,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $471,600State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 96.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is DISH a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 103% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in DISH
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In DISH the median home value is $471,600, 42% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,780 a month in housing costs.
DISH median household income
The median household income in DISH is $159,000 and the income per person is $60,303. 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in DISH: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 189
- Owner-occupied
- 96.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.3%
- Vacant
- 3.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 2.97
DISH demographics
- Population
- 541
- Median age
- 40.2
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of DISH ›
Education in DISH
32.1% of adults 25 and older in DISH have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in DISH
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
DISH vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISH | 541 | $159,000 | $471,600 | — |
| Justin | 5,447 | $114,157 | $406,800 | $2,000 |
| Ponder | 2,626 | $106,250 | $321,000 | $2,158 |
| Northlake | 8,283 | $123,469 | $565,600 | $1,746 |
| New Fairview | 1,570 | $91,806 | $233,000 | $1,469 |
| Argyle | 5,371 | $181,352 | $695,300 | $2,713 |
| Roanoke | 10,286 | $97,295 | $466,900 | $1,783 |
| Bartonville | 2,112 | $149,071 | $932,700 | — |
| Krum | 6,189 | $124,405 | $336,500 | $1,974 |
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What is the median household income in DISH, TX?
The median household income in DISH is $159,000, 103% 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 DISH?
The median home value in DISH is $471,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is DISH, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 103% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 1.8%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in DISH?
The median age in DISH is 40.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in DISH?
The average commute to work in DISH is 32 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in DISH?
The unemployment rate in DISH is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is DISH?
32.1% of adults in DISH 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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