Living in Hardin, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hardin · Census data 2020–2024
Hardin has 621 residents with a median age of 60.3. The median household income is $53,203 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $110,200, the median rent is $1,425/month.
Hardin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hardin at a glance
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 60.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,203State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $110,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,425/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Hardin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hardin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hardin the median home value is $110,200, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,425 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,652 a month in housing costs.
Hardin median household income
The median household income in Hardin is $53,203 and the income per person is $31,829. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hardin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 433
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 31.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.09
31.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hardin has many vacation and second homes.
Hardin demographics
- Population
- 621
- Median age
- 60.3
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 30.1%
- Households
- 297
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hardin ›
Education in Hardin
22.5% of adults 25 and older in Hardin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hardin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Hardin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardin | 621 | $53,203 | $110,200 | $1,425 |
| Hull | 275 | $38,672 | — | — |
| Daisetta | 1,016 | $65,557 | $118,500 | $1,278 |
| Kenefick | 898 | $73,750 | $160,700 | $1,632 |
| Ames | 1,142 | $36,188 | $203,600 | $741 |
| Liberty | 8,650 | $53,833 | $175,300 | $1,060 |
| Devers | 386 | $82,321 | $120,700 | — |
| Dayton | 9,058 | $59,691 | $227,600 | $1,045 |
| Old River-Winfree | 2,448 | $72,188 | $124,700 | $1,430 |
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What is the median household income in Hardin, TX?
The median household income in Hardin is $53,203, 32% 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 Hardin?
The median home value in Hardin is $110,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hardin?
The median gross rent in Hardin is $1,425 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Hardin, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 4.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Hardin?
The median age in Hardin is 60.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hardin?
The average commute to work in Hardin is 35 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hardin?
The unemployment rate in Hardin is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hardin?
22.5% of adults in Hardin 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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