Living in East Tawakoni, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Tawakoni · Census data 2020–2024
East Tawakoni has 869 residents with a median age of 53.3. The median household income is $57,500 (27% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $168,200, the median rent is $942/month.
East Tawakoni is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Tawakoni at a glance
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 53.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $57,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $168,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is East Tawakoni a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Tawakoni
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Tawakoni the median home value is $168,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,603 a month in housing costs.
East Tawakoni median household income
The median household income in East Tawakoni is $57,500 and the income per person is $58,128. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in East Tawakoni: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 461
- Owner-occupied
- 84.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.5%
- Vacant
- 20.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.36
East Tawakoni demographics
- Population
- 869
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.3%
- Households
- 368
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 13.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Tawakoni ›
Education in East Tawakoni
14.5% of adults 25 and older in East Tawakoni have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Tawakoni
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
East Tawakoni vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Tawakoni | 869 | $57,500 | $168,200 | $942 |
| Point | 912 | $68,508 | $158,600 | $855 |
| West Tawakoni | 2,382 | $60,441 | $97,000 | $1,298 |
| Lone Oak | 487 | $65,500 | $168,000 | $1,125 |
| Hawk Cove | 644 | $64,167 | $95,300 | $1,900 |
| Emory | 1,207 | $36,500 | $218,100 | $940 |
| Quinlan | 1,618 | $44,563 | $193,800 | $1,162 |
| Wills Point | 3,921 | $71,919 | $189,700 | $1,030 |
| Edgewood | 1,927 | $73,533 | $225,000 | $568 |
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What is the median household income in East Tawakoni, TX?
The median household income in East Tawakoni is $57,500, 27% 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 Tawakoni?
The median home value in East Tawakoni is $168,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in East Tawakoni?
The median gross rent in East Tawakoni is $942 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is East Tawakoni, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in East Tawakoni?
The median age in East Tawakoni is 53.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in East Tawakoni?
The average commute to work in East Tawakoni is 44 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Tawakoni?
The unemployment rate in East Tawakoni is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Tawakoni?
14.5% of adults in East Tawakoni 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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