Living in Edcouch, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edcouch · Census data 2020–2024
Edcouch has 2,739 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $21,843 (72% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $58,500, the median rent is $552/month.
Edcouch at a glance
- Population
- 2,739
- Median age
- 37.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $21,843State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $58,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $552/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 49.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Edcouch a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Edcouch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edcouch the median home value is $58,500, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $552 per month, which is 35.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $777 a month in housing costs.
Edcouch median household income
The median household income in Edcouch is $21,843 and the income per person is $15,838. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Edcouch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,156
- Owner-occupied
- 49.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.3%
- Vacant
- 7.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.56
Edcouch demographics
- Population
- 2,739
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 26.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 1,068
- Foreign-born
- 17.5%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edcouch ›
Education in Edcouch
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Edcouch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edcouch
- Unemployment rate
- 14.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.7%
Edcouch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | — |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
| Olivarez | 6,326 | $64,599 | $79,300 | $860 |
| Mila Doce | 7,731 | $50,921 | $67,700 | $640 |
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
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What is the median household income in Edcouch, TX?
The median household income in Edcouch is $21,843, 72% 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 Edcouch?
The median home value in Edcouch is $58,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Edcouch?
The median gross rent in Edcouch is $552 per month, about 35.9% of household income.
Is Edcouch, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 72% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 14.7%; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
What is the median age in Edcouch?
The median age in Edcouch is 37.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Edcouch?
The average commute to work in Edcouch is 21 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edcouch?
The unemployment rate in Edcouch is 14.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edcouch?
7.8% of adults in Edcouch 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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