Living in Enchanted Oaks, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Enchanted Oaks · Census data 2020–2024
Enchanted Oaks has 269 residents with a median age of 63.8. The median household income is $79,250 (about the same as the Texas median), the median home value is $415,200, the median rent is $1,292/month.
Enchanted Oaks is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Enchanted Oaks at a glance
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 63.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $79,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $415,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,292/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Enchanted Oaks a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Enchanted Oaks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Enchanted Oaks the median home value is $415,200, 25% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,292 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Enchanted Oaks median household income
The median household income in Enchanted Oaks is $79,250 and the income per person is $73,689. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Enchanted Oaks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 248
- Owner-occupied
- 87.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.8%
- Vacant
- 43.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.91
43.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Enchanted Oaks has many vacation and second homes.
Enchanted Oaks demographics
- Population
- 269
- Median age
- 63.8
- Under 18
- 4.5%
- 65 and older
- 46.1%
- Households
- 141
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 16.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Enchanted Oaks ›
Education in Enchanted Oaks
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Enchanted Oaks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Enchanted Oaks
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 23%
- Drive alone
- 64%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.9%
Enchanted Oaks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enchanted Oaks | 269 | $79,250 | $415,200 | $1,292 |
| Payne Springs | 1,201 | $63,145 | $233,200 | $1,158 |
| Tool | 2,367 | $71,333 | $213,300 | $1,386 |
| Gun Barrel City | 6,570 | $71,310 | $237,300 | $960 |
| Caney City | 192 | $73,125 | — | — |
| Log Cabin | 998 | $53,438 | — | $1,076 |
| Star Harbor | 470 | $107,083 | $342,500 | — |
| Eustace | 1,039 | $68,250 | $192,900 | $1,007 |
| Seven Points | 1,167 | $39,934 | $91,100 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Enchanted Oaks, TX?
The median household income in Enchanted Oaks is $79,250, about the same as 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 Enchanted Oaks?
The median home value in Enchanted Oaks is $415,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Enchanted Oaks?
The median gross rent in Enchanted Oaks is $1,292 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Enchanted Oaks, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Texas median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: home values 46% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes.
What is the median age in Enchanted Oaks?
The median age in Enchanted Oaks is 63.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Enchanted Oaks?
The average commute to work in Enchanted Oaks is 37 minutes; 23% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Enchanted Oaks?
The unemployment rate in Enchanted Oaks is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Enchanted Oaks?
37.3% of adults in Enchanted Oaks 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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