Living in Hurst, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hurst · Census data 2020–2024
Hurst has 39,861 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $72,210 (8% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $315,200, the median rent is $1,358/month.
Hurst at a glance
- Population
- 39,861
- Median age
- 37.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $72,210State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $315,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hurst a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 10.6%.
Cons: Median household income 8% lower than the Texas median; home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Hurst
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hurst the median home value is $315,200, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,897 a month in housing costs.
Hurst median household income
The median household income in Hurst is $72,210 and the income per person is $37,832. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Hurst: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16,790
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.51
Hurst demographics
- Population
- 39,861
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.7%
- Households
- 15,763
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hurst ›
Education in Hurst
34.6% of adults 25 and older in Hurst have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hurst
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Hurst vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurst | 39,861 | $72,210 | $315,200 | $1,358 |
| Bedford | 49,085 | $83,971 | $350,700 | $1,502 |
| North Richland Hills | 70,780 | $97,305 | $360,700 | $1,704 |
| Richland Hills | 8,493 | $66,721 | $248,100 | $1,492 |
| Colleyville | 26,012 | $218,328 | $784,900 | $3,263 |
| Watauga | 23,233 | $91,171 | $250,500 | $1,982 |
| Haltom City | 45,767 | $59,057 | $218,800 | $1,415 |
| Euless | 60,421 | $82,167 | $318,800 | $1,690 |
| Keller | 45,976 | $174,950 | $594,300 | $2,144 |
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What is the median household income in Hurst, TX?
The median household income in Hurst is $72,210, 8% 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 Hurst?
The median home value in Hurst is $315,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Hurst?
The median gross rent in Hurst is $1,358 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Hurst, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 10.6%. Minuses: median household income 8% lower than the Texas median; home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hurst?
The median age in Hurst is 37.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Hurst?
The average commute to work in Hurst is 25 minutes; 13.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hurst?
The unemployment rate in Hurst is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hurst?
34.6% of adults in Hurst 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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