Living in Industry, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Industry · Census data 2020–2024
Industry has 235 residents with a median age of 55.5. The median household income is $61,250 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $294,400.
Industry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Industry at a glance
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 55.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $294,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Industry a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Industry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Industry the median home value is $294,400, 12% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,000 a month in housing costs.
Industry median household income
The median household income in Industry is $61,250 and the income per person is $36,004. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Industry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 110
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.50
Industry demographics
- Population
- 235
- Median age
- 55.5
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 22.1%
- Households
- 94
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Industry ›
Education in Industry
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Industry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Industry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 90%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 66%
Industry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | 235 | $61,250 | $294,400 | — |
| New Ulm | 185 | $59,948 | — | — |
| Fayetteville | 335 | $73,250 | $281,300 | $981 |
| Round Top | 105 | $150,000 | $854,200 | — |
| Bellville | 4,221 | $59,583 | $284,400 | $1,134 |
| Brenham | 18,641 | $65,112 | $241,100 | $1,157 |
| Ellinger | 253 | $60,956 | $206,900 | $688 |
| Burton | 174 | $76,250 | $275,000 | $983 |
| Carmine | 173 | $47,292 | — | $1,750 |
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Industry ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Industry: FAQ
What is the median household income in Industry, TX?
The median household income in Industry is $61,250, 22% 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 Industry?
The median home value in Industry is $294,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Industry, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; home values 4% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Industry?
The median age in Industry is 55.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Industry?
The average commute to work in Industry is 13 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Industry?
The unemployment rate in Industry is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Industry?
32.2% of adults in Industry 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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