Living in Italy, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Italy · Census data 2020–2024
Italy has 2,372 residents with a median age of 29.1. The median household income is $60,754 (23% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $168,600, the median rent is $1,285/month.
Italy at a glance
- Population
- 2,372
- Median age
- 29.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $60,754State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $168,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,285/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Italy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Italy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Italy the median home value is $168,600, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,285 per month, which is 40.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,541 a month in housing costs.
Italy median household income
The median household income in Italy is $60,754 and the income per person is $24,512. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Italy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 821
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.27
Italy demographics
- Population
- 2,372
- Median age
- 29.1
- Under 18
- 36.9%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 715
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Italy ›
Education in Italy
18% of adults 25 and older in Italy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Italy
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Italy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,372 | $60,754 | $168,600 | $1,285 |
| Milford | 966 | $30,850 | $160,200 | $924 |
| Frost | 968 | $115,500 | $123,900 | $850 |
| Mertens | 123 | $43,000 | $88,000 | $630 |
| Maypearl | 907 | $69,550 | $335,300 | $1,570 |
| Blooming Grove | 658 | $76,771 | $124,200 | $1,158 |
| Carl's Corner | 298 | $81,250 | $93,800 | — |
| Bardwell | 963 | $61,000 | $133,000 | $1,283 |
| Waxahachie | 45,347 | $85,723 | $336,500 | $1,618 |
More for people moving to Italy
Italy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Italy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Italy, TX?
The median household income in Italy is $60,754, 23% 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 Italy?
The median home value in Italy is $168,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Italy?
The median gross rent in Italy is $1,285 per month, about 40.2% of household income.
Is Italy, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Italy?
The median age in Italy is 29.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Italy?
The average commute to work in Italy is 30 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Italy?
The unemployment rate in Italy is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Italy?
18% of adults in Italy 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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