Living in East Mountain, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Mountain · Census data 2020–2024
East Mountain has 958 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $64,375 (18% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $196,900, the median rent is $1,005/month.
East Mountain is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Mountain at a glance
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 40.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $64,375State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $196,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is East Mountain a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Mountain
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Mountain the median home value is $196,900, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 34.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,068 a month in housing costs.
East Mountain median household income
The median household income in East Mountain is $64,375 and the income per person is $33,292. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in East Mountain: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 405
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.69
East Mountain demographics
- Population
- 958
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.5%
- Households
- 356
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Mountain ›
Education in East Mountain
15.1% of adults 25 and older in East Mountain have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Mountain
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
East Mountain vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Mountain | 958 | $64,375 | $196,900 | $1,005 |
| Union Grove | 676 | $250,001 | $224,500 | $1,063 |
| Warren City | 331 | $99,375 | $169,200 | $2,194 |
| White Oak | 6,235 | $101,027 | $235,000 | $1,194 |
| Clarksville City | 883 | $66,591 | $154,600 | $1,188 |
| Gladewater | 6,227 | $58,810 | $174,000 | $1,060 |
| Longview | 82,923 | $63,340 | $202,600 | $1,101 |
| Liberty City | 2,648 | $63,092 | $200,000 | $1,218 |
| Gilmer | 5,025 | $44,316 | $166,700 | $986 |
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What is the median household income in East Mountain, TX?
The median household income in East Mountain is $64,375, 18% 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 East Mountain?
The median home value in East Mountain is $196,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in East Mountain?
The median gross rent in East Mountain is $1,005 per month, about 34.3% of household income.
Is East Mountain, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 9.6%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in East Mountain?
The median age in East Mountain is 40.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in East Mountain?
The average commute to work in East Mountain is 34 minutes; 4.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Mountain?
The unemployment rate in East Mountain is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Mountain?
15.1% of adults in East Mountain 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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