Living in Emory, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emory · Census data 2020–2024
Emory has 1,207 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $36,500 (53% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $218,100, the median rent is $940/month.
Emory is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emory at a glance
- Population
- 1,207
- Median age
- 34.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $36,500State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $218,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Emory a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Emory
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emory the median home value is $218,100, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,781 a month in housing costs.
Emory median household income
The median household income in Emory is $36,500 and the income per person is $22,906. 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Emory: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 479
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.69
Emory demographics
- Population
- 1,207
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 424
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emory ›
Education in Emory
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Emory have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emory
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 68.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Emory vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emory | 1,207 | $36,500 | $218,100 | $940 |
| Point | 912 | $68,508 | $158,600 | $855 |
| Alba | 664 | $60,682 | $112,500 | $675 |
| East Tawakoni | 869 | $57,500 | $168,200 | $942 |
| Yantis | 353 | $54,531 | $131,300 | $818 |
| Lone Oak | 487 | $65,500 | $168,000 | $1,125 |
| Fruitvale | 396 | $50,714 | $189,100 | $420 |
| Grand Saline | 3,203 | $50,028 | $119,600 | $925 |
| Edgewood | 1,927 | $73,533 | $225,000 | $568 |
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What is the median household income in Emory, TX?
The median household income in Emory is $36,500, 53% 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 Emory?
The median home value in Emory is $218,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Emory?
The median gross rent in Emory is $940 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Emory, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 29.1%.
What is the median age in Emory?
The median age in Emory is 34.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Emory?
The average commute to work in Emory is 27 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emory?
The unemployment rate in Emory is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emory?
21.4% of adults in Emory 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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