Living in Ennis, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ennis · Census data 2020–2024
Ennis has 22,588 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $75,074 (4% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $260,100, the median rent is $1,362/month.
Ennis at a glance
- Population
- 22,588
- Median age
- 34.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,074State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $260,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,362/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ennis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ennis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ennis the median home value is $260,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,362 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,991 a month in housing costs.
Ennis median household income
The median household income in Ennis is $75,074 and the income per person is $33,059. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Ennis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,646
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 7.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.80
Ennis demographics
- Population
- 22,588
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 25.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 7,982
- Foreign-born
- 14.2%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ennis ›
Education in Ennis
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Ennis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ennis
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.6%
Ennis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis | 22,588 | $75,074 | $260,100 | $1,362 |
| Garrett | 1,260 | $79,792 | $125,800 | $1,593 |
| Bardwell | 963 | $61,000 | $133,000 | $1,283 |
| Alma | 541 | $108,750 | $292,300 | $945 |
| Palmer | 2,515 | $104,258 | $226,000 | $1,718 |
| Bristol | 649 | $101,653 | $634,800 | — |
| Rice | 1,241 | $65,958 | $79,500 | $1,513 |
| Emhouse | 142 | $34,375 | $84,200 | $1,175 |
| Waxahachie | 45,347 | $85,723 | $336,500 | $1,618 |
More for people moving to Ennis
Ennis ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ennis: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ennis, TX?
The median household income in Ennis is $75,074, 4% 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 Ennis?
The median home value in Ennis is $260,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Ennis?
The median gross rent in Ennis is $1,362 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Ennis, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 8% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Ennis?
The median age in Ennis is 34.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Ennis?
The average commute to work in Ennis is 28 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ennis?
The unemployment rate in Ennis is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ennis?
20.7% of adults in Ennis 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.
Last updated: