Living in Gorman, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gorman · Census data 2020–2024
Gorman has 997 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $19,444 (75% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $75,300, the median rent is $488/month.
Gorman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gorman at a glance
- Population
- 997
- Median age
- 44.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $19,444State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $75,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $488/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Gorman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 73% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 75% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 46.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Gorman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gorman the median home value is $75,300, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $488 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,321 a month in housing costs.
Gorman median household income
The median household income in Gorman is $19,444 and the income per person is $17,892. 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Gorman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 524
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 20.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.39
Gorman demographics
- Population
- 997
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 23.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 416
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 9.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gorman ›
Education in Gorman
15.2% of adults 25 and older in Gorman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gorman
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.3%
Gorman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorman | 997 | $19,444 | $75,300 | $488 |
| Carbon | 280 | $80,500 | $84,500 | $1,571 |
| De Leon | 2,516 | $46,771 | $72,600 | $610 |
| Eastland | 3,704 | $51,776 | $174,900 | $1,023 |
| Lingleville | 272 | $91,143 | $110,900 | — |
| Ranger | 2,641 | $34,336 | $66,000 | $904 |
| Rising Star | 668 | $37,037 | $39,500 | $707 |
| Dublin | 3,419 | $53,030 | $149,300 | $833 |
| Cisco | 3,955 | $58,550 | $104,300 | $941 |
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What is the median household income in Gorman, TX?
The median household income in Gorman is $19,444, 75% 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 Gorman?
The median home value in Gorman is $75,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Gorman?
The median gross rent in Gorman is $488 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Gorman, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 73% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 75% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 46.9%.
What is the median age in Gorman?
The median age in Gorman is 44.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Gorman?
The average commute to work in Gorman is 30 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gorman?
The unemployment rate in Gorman is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gorman?
15.2% of adults in Gorman 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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