Living in Gustine, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gustine · Census data 2020–2024
Gustine has 449 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $52,292 (33% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $86,900, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Gustine is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gustine at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 41.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,292State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $86,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gustine a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Gustine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gustine the median home value is $86,900, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Gustine median household income
The median household income in Gustine is $52,292 and the income per person is $33,113. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Gustine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 223
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.35
Gustine demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.5%
- Households
- 191
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gustine ›
Education in Gustine
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Gustine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gustine
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 78%
Gustine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gustine | 449 | $52,292 | $86,900 | $1,031 |
| Comanche | 4,295 | $51,981 | $125,700 | $885 |
| Dublin | 3,419 | $53,030 | $149,300 | $833 |
| Hamilton | 2,934 | $43,780 | $102,100 | $888 |
| De Leon | 2,516 | $46,771 | $72,600 | $610 |
| Blanket | 434 | $40,750 | $76,800 | $1,287 |
| Hico | 1,771 | $67,500 | $176,700 | $767 |
| Mullin | 220 | $47,981 | $88,100 | $775 |
| Zephyr | 244 | $47,917 | $139,100 | $850 |
More for people moving to Gustine
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What is the median household income in Gustine, TX?
The median household income in Gustine is $52,292, 33% 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 Gustine?
The median home value in Gustine is $86,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Gustine?
The median gross rent in Gustine is $1,031 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Gustine, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Gustine?
The median age in Gustine is 41.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Gustine?
The average commute to work in Gustine is 26 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gustine?
The unemployment rate in Gustine is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gustine?
12.8% of adults in Gustine 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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