Living in Encinal, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Encinal · Census data 2020–2024
Encinal has 1,298 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $50,833 (35% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $86,900, the median rent is $814/month.
Encinal is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Encinal at a glance
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 38.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,833State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $86,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $814/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Encinal a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Encinal
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Encinal the median home value is $86,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $814 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Encinal median household income
The median household income in Encinal is $50,833 and the income per person is $18,558. 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Encinal: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 480
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 15.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.20
Encinal demographics
- Population
- 1,298
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 406
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Encinal ›
Education in Encinal
12% of adults 25 and older in Encinal have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Encinal
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0.6%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Encinal vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Encinal | 1,298 | $50,833 | $86,900 | $814 |
| Cotulla | 3,664 | $70,067 | $93,100 | $821 |
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What is the median household income in Encinal, TX?
The median household income in Encinal is $50,833, 35% 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 Encinal?
The median home value in Encinal is $86,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Encinal?
The median gross rent in Encinal is $814 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is Encinal, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 19.4%.
What is the median age in Encinal?
The median age in Encinal is 38.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Encinal?
The average commute to work in Encinal is 16 minutes; 0.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Encinal?
The unemployment rate in Encinal is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Encinal?
12% of adults in Encinal 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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