Living in Forsan, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Forsan · Census data 2020–2024
Forsan has 371 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $92,950 (18% higher than the Texas median), the median rent is $524/month.
Forsan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Forsan at a glance
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 41State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $92,950State: $78,476
- Median rent
- $524/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 35.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Forsan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.6%.
Cons: Unemployment of 9.2%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Forsan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Forsan the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $524 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Forsan median household income
The median household income in Forsan is $92,950 and the income per person is $36,268. 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Forsan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 35.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.4%
- Vacant
- 4.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.75
Forsan demographics
- Population
- 371
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 31.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 135
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Forsan ›
Education in Forsan
20.2% of adults 25 and older in Forsan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Forsan
- Unemployment rate
- 9.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Forsan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forsan | 371 | $92,950 | — | $524 |
| Big Spring | 23,975 | $67,581 | $140,200 | $1,050 |
| Sand Springs | 682 | $48,457 | $121,100 | — |
| Coahoma | 749 | $68,828 | $172,700 | $1,171 |
| Stanton | 2,638 | $92,923 | $100,000 | $977 |
| Sterling City | 1,256 | $66,615 | $134,800 | $952 |
| Lake Colorado City | 980 | $54,074 | $57,600 | $617 |
| Ackerly | 384 | $66,094 | $74,500 | — |
| Colorado City | 3,976 | $53,448 | $69,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Forsan, TX?
The median household income in Forsan is $92,950, 18% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Forsan?
The median gross rent in Forsan is $524 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Forsan, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.6%. Minuses: unemployment of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Forsan?
The median age in Forsan is 41 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Forsan?
The average commute to work in Forsan is 17 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Forsan?
The unemployment rate in Forsan is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Forsan?
20.2% of adults in Forsan 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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