Living in Goree, Texas

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goree · Census data 2020–2024

Goree has 131 residents with a median age of 52. The median household income is $53,333 (32% lower than the Texas median).

Goree is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Goree at a glance

Population
131
Median age
52State: 35.6
Median household income
$53,333State: $78,476
Homeowners
90%
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
Average commute
17 min

Is Goree a good place to live?

Pros: An average commute of 17 minutes.

Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.

The weather is best in March to May and October.

Goree median household income

The median household income in Goree is $53,333 and the income per person is $33,753. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).

Median household income

Goree$53,333
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734

Housing in Goree: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
101
Owner-occupied
90%
Renter-occupied
10%
Vacant
40.6%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1963
Average household size
2.18

40.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Goree has many vacation and second homes.

Goree demographics

Population
131
Median age
52
Under 18
9.2%
65 and older
25.2%
Households
60
Foreign-born
6.9%
Veterans
3.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White37.4%
Hispanic or Latino29.8%
Black27.5%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goree ›

Education in Goree

9.7% of adults 25 and older in Goree have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Goree9.7%
Texas33.8%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Goree

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.3%
Average commute
17 minState: 27 min
Work from home
1.5%
Drive alone
44.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
90%

Goree vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Goree131$53,333——
Munday1,407$56,406$79,500$481
Weinert235$63,889$73,200—
Knox City974$42,344$62,700$579
Benjamin266$52,708$62,900$527
Seymour2,623$40,212$93,200$530
Rochester228$31,827$55,000$700
Haskell2,817$62,378$104,500$777
Throckmorton649$45,139$70,700$1,022

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Living in Goree: FAQ

What is the median household income in Goree, TX?

The median household income in Goree is $53,333, 32% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Goree, TX a good place to live?

Pluses: an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 16.8%.

What is the median age in Goree?

The median age in Goree is 52 years (Texas: 35.6).

How long is the commute in Goree?

The average commute to work in Goree is 17 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Goree?

The unemployment rate in Goree is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Goree?

9.7% of adults in Goree 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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