Living in Hooks, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hooks · Census data 2020–2024
Hooks has 2,299 residents with a median age of 34.7. The median household income is $43,555 (44% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $69,800, the median rent is $1,011/month.
Hooks at a glance
- Population
- 2,299
- Median age
- 34.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $43,555State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $69,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,011/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Hooks a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hooks
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hooks the median home value is $69,800, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
Hooks median household income
The median household income in Hooks is $43,555 and the income per person is $25,651. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hooks: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,196
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 20.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.43
Hooks demographics
- Population
- 2,299
- Median age
- 34.7
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 947
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hooks ›
Education in Hooks
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Hooks have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hooks
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Hooks vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hooks | 2,299 | $43,555 | $69,800 | $1,011 |
| Leary | 540 | $58,750 | $153,800 | $904 |
| Red Lick | 1,333 | $136,250 | $320,800 | $1,714 |
| New Boston | 4,571 | $63,937 | $111,500 | $850 |
| Redwater | 747 | $49,167 | $110,600 | $883 |
| Nash | 4,032 | $50,592 | $156,200 | $919 |
| Wake Village | 5,867 | $71,574 | $186,000 | $989 |
| Maud | 988 | $60,441 | $96,800 | $786 |
| Texarkana | 35,992 | $50,573 | $171,500 | $1,010 |
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Hooks ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Hooks: FAQ
What is the median household income in Hooks, TX?
The median household income in Hooks is $43,555, 44% 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 Hooks?
The median home value in Hooks is $69,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hooks?
The median gross rent in Hooks is $1,011 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Hooks, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Hooks?
The median age in Hooks is 34.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hooks?
The average commute to work in Hooks is 19 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hooks?
The unemployment rate in Hooks is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hooks?
13.5% of adults in Hooks 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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