Living in Homestead Meadows South, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homestead Meadows South · Census data 2020–2024
Homestead Meadows South has 6,660 residents with a median age of 29.7. The median household income is $49,327 (37% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $173,500, the median rent is $865/month.
Homestead Meadows South at a glance
- Population
- 6,660
- Median age
- 29.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $49,327State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $173,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $865/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 72.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Homestead Meadows South a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Homestead Meadows South
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homestead Meadows South the median home value is $173,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, which is 45.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,370 a month in housing costs.
Homestead Meadows South median household income
The median household income in Homestead Meadows South is $49,327 and the income per person is $18,618. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Homestead Meadows South: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,781
- Owner-occupied
- 72.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.1%
- Vacant
- 2.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.84
Homestead Meadows South demographics
- Population
- 6,660
- Median age
- 29.7
- Under 18
- 34.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 1,733
- Foreign-born
- 30.6%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homestead Meadows South ›
Education in Homestead Meadows South
10.8% of adults 25 and older in Homestead Meadows South have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homestead Meadows South
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.9%
- Drive alone
- 79.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Homestead Meadows South vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Meadows South | 6,660 | $49,327 | $173,500 | $865 |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,795 | $63,088 | $192,800 | $865 |
| Horizon City | 23,668 | $65,737 | $170,200 | $1,280 |
| Sparks | 4,134 | $34,876 | $103,800 | $1,080 |
| Agua Dulce | 2,697 | $47,200 | $120,600 | $1,084 |
| Fort Bliss | 11,460 | $57,111 | — | $1,654 |
| Socorro | 37,123 | $54,744 | $144,500 | $1,032 |
| Clint | 1,258 | $43,977 | $203,700 | $1,112 |
| El Paso | 680,130 | $59,745 | $184,500 | $1,073 |
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What is the median household income in Homestead Meadows South, TX?
The median household income in Homestead Meadows South is $49,327, 37% 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 Homestead Meadows South?
The median home value in Homestead Meadows South is $173,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Homestead Meadows South?
The median gross rent in Homestead Meadows South is $865 per month, about 45.2% of household income.
Is Homestead Meadows South, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Homestead Meadows South?
The median age in Homestead Meadows South is 29.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Homestead Meadows South?
The average commute to work in Homestead Meadows South is 32 minutes; 12.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homestead Meadows South?
The unemployment rate in Homestead Meadows South is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homestead Meadows South?
10.8% of adults in Homestead Meadows South 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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