Living in Early, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Early · Census data 2020–2024
Early has 3,143 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $67,346 (14% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $179,800, the median rent is $1,227/month.
Early at a glance
- Population
- 3,143
- Median age
- 36.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $67,346State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $179,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,227/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Early a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Early
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Early the median home value is $179,800, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,454 a month in housing costs.
Early median household income
The median household income in Early is $67,346 and the income per person is $34,671. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Early: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,294
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 9.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.69
Early demographics
- Population
- 3,143
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 1,170
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Early ›
Education in Early
28.3% of adults 25 and older in Early have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Early
- Unemployment rate
- 7.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 78.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Early vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early | 3,143 | $67,346 | $179,800 | $1,227 |
| Brownwood | 18,777 | $48,981 | $144,400 | $882 |
| Zephyr | 244 | $47,917 | $139,100 | $850 |
| Blanket | 434 | $40,750 | $76,800 | $1,287 |
| Lake Brownwood | 1,544 | $70,000 | $130,700 | — |
| Bangs | 1,633 | $48,098 | $111,600 | $745 |
| Thunderbird Bay | 702 | $48,350 | $65,700 | — |
| May | 204 | $90,625 | — | $950 |
| Mullin | 220 | $47,981 | $88,100 | $775 |
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What is the median household income in Early, TX?
The median household income in Early is $67,346, 14% 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 Early?
The median home value in Early is $179,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Early?
The median gross rent in Early is $1,227 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Early, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.6%.
What is the median age in Early?
The median age in Early is 36.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Early?
The average commute to work in Early is 18 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Early?
The unemployment rate in Early is 7.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Early?
28.3% of adults in Early 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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