Living in Hearne, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hearne · Census data 2020–2024
Hearne has 4,555 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $37,372 (52% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $83,200, the median rent is $641/month.
Hearne at a glance
- Population
- 4,555
- Median age
- 37.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $37,372State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $83,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $641/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Hearne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hearne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hearne the median home value is $83,200, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $641 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,028 a month in housing costs.
Hearne median household income
The median household income in Hearne is $37,372 and the income per person is $25,090. 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hearne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,093
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.48
Hearne demographics
- Population
- 4,555
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 1,828
- Foreign-born
- 7.5%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hearne ›
Education in Hearne
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Hearne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hearne
- Unemployment rate
- 15.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 67.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Hearne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hearne | 4,555 | $37,372 | $83,200 | $641 |
| Calvert | 760 | $51,000 | $116,700 | $833 |
| Franklin | 1,530 | $54,265 | $168,800 | $889 |
| Lake Bryan | 2,165 | $77,419 | $267,100 | — |
| Wixon Valley | 200 | $116,875 | $275,000 | — |
| Bryan | 87,939 | $59,289 | $227,800 | $1,195 |
| Milano | 487 | $53,750 | $81,900 | $596 |
| Kurten | 555 | $62,375 | $190,600 | — |
| Bremond | 855 | $71,667 | $130,000 | $917 |
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What is the median household income in Hearne, TX?
The median household income in Hearne is $37,372, 52% 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 Hearne?
The median home value in Hearne is $83,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hearne?
The median gross rent in Hearne is $641 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Hearne, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 52% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 15.3%; a poverty rate of 27.3%.
What is the median age in Hearne?
The median age in Hearne is 37.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hearne?
The average commute to work in Hearne is 18 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hearne?
The unemployment rate in Hearne is 15.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hearne?
12.5% of adults in Hearne 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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