Living in Hewitt, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hewitt · Census data 2020–2024
Hewitt has 16,432 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $83,511 (6% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $273,300, the median rent is $1,538/month.
Hewitt at a glance
- Population
- 16,432
- Median age
- 38State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $83,511State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $273,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,538/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 68.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Hewitt a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Texas median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hewitt
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hewitt the median home value is $273,300, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,538 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Hewitt median household income
The median household income in Hewitt is $83,511 and the income per person is $38,054. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hewitt: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,157
- Owner-occupied
- 68.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.7%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.72
Hewitt demographics
- Population
- 16,432
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.8%
- Households
- 6,010
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hewitt ›
Education in Hewitt
36.5% of adults 25 and older in Hewitt have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hewitt
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Hewitt vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
| Woodway | 9,570 | $115,108 | $370,500 | $1,653 |
| Robinson | 12,800 | $99,289 | $302,200 | $1,419 |
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Beverly Hills | 1,590 | $47,313 | $156,700 | $942 |
| Waco | 143,570 | $54,365 | $221,700 | $1,165 |
| Golinda | 836 | $62,438 | $138,300 | $792 |
| Willow Grove | 2,080 | $89,036 | $269,600 | — |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,584 | $76,154 | $180,200 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Hewitt, TX?
The median household income in Hewitt is $83,511, 6% higher 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 Hewitt?
The median home value in Hewitt is $273,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hewitt?
The median gross rent in Hewitt is $1,538 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is Hewitt, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Texas median; home values 4% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Hewitt?
The median age in Hewitt is 38 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hewitt?
The average commute to work in Hewitt is 20 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hewitt?
The unemployment rate in Hewitt is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hewitt?
36.5% of adults in Hewitt 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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