Living in Haltom City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haltom City · Census data 2020–2024
Haltom City has 45,767 residents with a median age of 35.7. The median household income is $59,057 (25% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $218,800, the median rent is $1,415/month.
Haltom City at a glance
- Population
- 45,767
- Median age
- 35.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $59,057State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $218,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,415/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 50.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Haltom City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Haltom City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haltom City the median home value is $218,800, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,415 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,651 a month in housing costs.
Haltom City median household income
The median household income in Haltom City is $59,057 and the income per person is $30,366. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Haltom City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,943
- Owner-occupied
- 50.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.3%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.58
Haltom City demographics
- Population
- 45,767
- Median age
- 35.7
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 17,686
- Foreign-born
- 23.5%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haltom City ›
Education in Haltom City
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Haltom City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haltom City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Haltom City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haltom City | 45,767 | $59,057 | $218,800 | $1,415 |
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | $1,492 |
| Watauga | 23,233 | $91,171 | $250,500 | $1,982 |
| North Richland Hills | 70,780 | $97,305 | $360,700 | $1,704 |
| Blue Mound | 2,366 | $66,375 | $201,900 | $1,666 |
| Fort Worth | 963,194 | $79,507 | $303,000 | $1,509 |
| Hurst | 39,861 | $72,210 | $315,200 | $1,358 |
| Saginaw | 24,970 | $97,276 | $298,500 | $1,776 |
| Sansom Park | 5,392 | $42,257 | $158,200 | $1,166 |
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What is the median household income in Haltom City, TX?
The median household income in Haltom City is $59,057, 25% 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 Haltom City?
The median home value in Haltom City is $218,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Haltom City?
The median gross rent in Haltom City is $1,415 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Haltom City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.1%.
What is the median age in Haltom City?
The median age in Haltom City is 35.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Haltom City?
The average commute to work in Haltom City is 25 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haltom City?
The unemployment rate in Haltom City is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haltom City?
12.7% of adults in Haltom City 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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