Living in Giddings, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Giddings · Census data 2020–2024
Giddings has 5,151 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $72,913 (7% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $252,300, the median rent is $1,231/month.
Giddings at a glance
- Population
- 5,151
- Median age
- 43.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $72,913State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $252,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,231/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Giddings a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Giddings
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Giddings the median home value is $252,300, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,231 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,029 a month in housing costs.
Giddings median household income
The median household income in Giddings is $72,913 and the income per person is $32,803. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Giddings: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,354
- Owner-occupied
- 65.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.6%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.27
Giddings demographics
- Population
- 5,151
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 2,201
- Foreign-born
- 9.7%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Giddings ›
Education in Giddings
14.1% of adults 25 and older in Giddings have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Giddings
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Giddings vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giddings | 5,151 | $72,913 | $252,300 | $1,231 |
| Paige | 129 | $133,309 | — | — |
| Dime Box | 145 | $88,750 | — | — |
| Carmine | 173 | $47,292 | — | $1,750 |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | — |
| Lexington | 1,365 | $56,354 | $175,000 | $1,148 |
| Plum | 138 | $51,991 | $230,600 | — |
| Smithville | 4,216 | $59,977 | $254,400 | $1,230 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 3,135 | $93,958 | $385,100 | $1,286 |
More for people moving to Giddings
Giddings ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Giddings: FAQ
What is the median household income in Giddings, TX?
The median household income in Giddings is $72,913, 7% 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 Giddings?
The median home value in Giddings is $252,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Giddings?
The median gross rent in Giddings is $1,231 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Giddings, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Giddings?
The median age in Giddings is 43.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Giddings?
The average commute to work in Giddings is 26 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Giddings?
The unemployment rate in Giddings is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Giddings?
14.1% of adults in Giddings 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: