Living in George West, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of George West · Census data 2020–2024
George West has 3,094 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $48,415 (38% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $151,700, the median rent is $848/month.
George West at a glance
- Population
- 3,094
- Median age
- 33State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $48,415State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $151,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is George West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in George West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In George West the median home value is $151,700, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,450 a month in housing costs.
George West median household income
The median household income in George West is $48,415 and the income per person is $20,421. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in George West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,175
- Owner-occupied
- 62.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.5%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.79
George West demographics
- Population
- 3,094
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,023
- Foreign-born
- 7.4%
- Veterans
- 1.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of George West ›
Education in George West
11.5% of adults 25 and older in George West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in George West
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.3%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.2%
George West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George West | 3,094 | $48,415 | $151,700 | $848 |
| Three Rivers | 1,256 | $46,705 | $77,800 | $968 |
| Blue Berry Hill | 852 | $45,291 | $23,000 | — |
| Lakeside | 339 | $54,583 | $147,600 | $1,568 |
| Lake City | 508 | $51,000 | $101,800 | $981 |
| Beeville | 13,412 | $50,784 | $94,700 | $1,061 |
| Mathis | 4,308 | $35,271 | $81,500 | $830 |
| K-Bar Ranch | 361 | $42,390 | $35,000 | — |
| Sandia | 206 | $250,001 | $328,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in George West, TX?
The median household income in George West is $48,415, 38% 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 George West?
The median home value in George West is $151,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in George West?
The median gross rent in George West is $848 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is George West, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in George West?
The median age in George West is 33 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in George West?
The average commute to work in George West is 18 minutes; 1.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in George West?
The unemployment rate in George West is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is George West?
11.5% of adults in George West 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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