Living in Driftwood, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Driftwood · Census data 2020–2024
Driftwood has 28 residents with a median age of 46.5. .
Driftwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Driftwood at a glance
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 46.5State: 35.6
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
Is Driftwood a good place to live?
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Housing in Driftwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 40
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 60%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 1.75
60% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Driftwood has many vacation and second homes.
Driftwood demographics
- Population
- 28
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 32.1%
- Households
- 16
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Driftwood ›
Education in Driftwood
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Driftwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 21.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Driftwood
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 100%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Driftwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driftwood | 28 | — | — | — |
| Belterra | 6,978 | $219,727 | $773,400 | $2,845 |
| Dripping Springs | 7,405 | $109,364 | $635,600 | $2,234 |
| Bear Creek | 515 | $121,000 | $847,500 | — |
| Woodcreek | 2,333 | $74,107 | $425,600 | $1,809 |
| Hays | 198 | $70,625 | $327,300 | $2,295 |
| Shady Hollow | 5,709 | $170,217 | $755,900 | — |
| Wimberley | 2,891 | $80,362 | $550,800 | $1,293 |
| Mountain City | 787 | $128,929 | $494,800 | — |
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Is Driftwood, TX a good place to live?
What is the median age in Driftwood?
The median age in Driftwood is 46.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Driftwood?
The unemployment rate in Driftwood is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Driftwood?
32.1% of adults in Driftwood 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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