Living in Goodrich, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goodrich · Census data 2020–2024
Goodrich has 323 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $30,938 (61% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $216,100, the median rent is $1,390/month.
Goodrich is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Goodrich at a glance
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 30.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $30,938State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $216,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,390/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Goodrich a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Goodrich
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goodrich the median home value is $216,100, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,390 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Goodrich median household income
The median household income in Goodrich is $30,938 and the income per person is $22,552. 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Goodrich: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 36.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.81
36.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Goodrich has many vacation and second homes.
Goodrich demographics
- Population
- 323
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goodrich ›
Education in Goodrich
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Goodrich have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goodrich
- Unemployment rate
- 18%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Goodrich vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodrich | 323 | $30,938 | $216,100 | $1,390 |
| Livingston | 5,718 | $48,841 | $200,100 | $1,104 |
| West Livingston | 8,199 | $61,943 | $153,600 | $1,212 |
| Shepherd | 2,189 | $53,750 | $157,300 | $667 |
| Coldspring | 1,274 | $43,851 | $216,800 | $777 |
| Cape Royale | 574 | $74,830 | $316,700 | — |
| Indian Springs | 938 | $49,896 | $95,900 | $929 |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | — |
| Onalaska | 3,210 | $51,912 | $165,800 | $1,083 |
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What is the median household income in Goodrich, TX?
The median household income in Goodrich is $30,938, 61% 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 Goodrich?
The median home value in Goodrich is $216,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Goodrich?
The median gross rent in Goodrich is $1,390 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Goodrich, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 18%; a poverty rate of 36.8%.
What is the median age in Goodrich?
The median age in Goodrich is 30.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Goodrich?
The average commute to work in Goodrich is 33 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goodrich?
The unemployment rate in Goodrich is 18% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goodrich?
13.8% of adults in Goodrich 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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