Living in Hermleigh, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hermleigh · Census data 2020–2024
Hermleigh has 473 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $56,591 (28% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $69,300, the median rent is $1,229/month.
Hermleigh is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hermleigh at a glance
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 28.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $56,591State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $69,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,229/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hermleigh a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Hermleigh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hermleigh the median home value is $69,300, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,229 per month, which is 19.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Hermleigh median household income
The median household income in Hermleigh is $56,591 and the income per person is $23,201. 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hermleigh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 181
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.99
Hermleigh demographics
- Population
- 473
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 39.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 158
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hermleigh ›
Education in Hermleigh
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Hermleigh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hermleigh
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 88.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.5%
Hermleigh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hermleigh | 473 | $56,591 | $69,300 | $1,229 |
| Snyder | 11,241 | $57,902 | $104,000 | $1,033 |
| Loraine | 813 | $41,838 | $60,500 | $373 |
| Colorado City | 3,976 | $53,448 | $69,500 | — |
| Roscoe | 1,425 | $56,326 | $90,500 | $1,263 |
| Rotan | 1,204 | $53,289 | $54,000 | $604 |
| Roby | 679 | $59,758 | $45,800 | $593 |
| Lake Colorado City | 980 | $54,074 | $57,600 | $617 |
| Sweetwater | 10,385 | $44,892 | $80,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Hermleigh, TX?
The median household income in Hermleigh is $56,591, 28% 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 Hermleigh?
The median home value in Hermleigh is $69,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hermleigh?
The median gross rent in Hermleigh is $1,229 per month, about 19.7% of household income.
Is Hermleigh, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 9.3%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Hermleigh?
The median age in Hermleigh is 28.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hermleigh?
The average commute to work in Hermleigh is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hermleigh?
The unemployment rate in Hermleigh is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hermleigh?
17.9% of adults in Hermleigh 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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