Living in Gunter, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gunter · Census data 2020–2024
Gunter has 2,398 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $120,000 (53% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $547,600, the median rent is $1,636/month.
Gunter at a glance
- Population
- 2,398
- Median age
- 36.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $120,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $547,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,636/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.6%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Gunter a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 53% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Gunter
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gunter the median home value is $547,600, 65% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,636 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,280 a month in housing costs.
Gunter median household income
The median household income in Gunter is $120,000 and the income per person is $43,664. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Gunter: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 762
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.40
Gunter demographics
- Population
- 2,398
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 8.8%
- Households
- 706
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gunter ›
Education in Gunter
42.6% of adults 25 and older in Gunter have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gunter
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 65%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Gunter vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunter | 2,398 | $120,000 | $547,600 | $1,636 |
| Celina | 34,268 | $170,894 | $509,600 | $2,379 |
| Tioga | 1,322 | $86,250 | $317,700 | $1,762 |
| Pilot Point | 5,332 | $97,933 | $292,500 | $1,430 |
| Weston | 284 | $143,750 | $505,700 | — |
| Collinsville | 2,060 | $60,417 | $241,700 | $1,127 |
| Aubrey | 7,396 | $101,574 | $345,000 | $1,882 |
| Prosper | 37,869 | $195,281 | $823,700 | $2,176 |
| Howe | 3,689 | $51,108 | $201,300 | $1,217 |
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What is the median household income in Gunter, TX?
The median household income in Gunter is $120,000, 53% higher 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 Gunter?
The median home value in Gunter is $547,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Gunter?
The median gross rent in Gunter is $1,636 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Gunter, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 53% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 93% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Gunter?
The median age in Gunter is 36.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Gunter?
The average commute to work in Gunter is 30 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gunter?
The unemployment rate in Gunter is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gunter?
42.6% of adults in Gunter 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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