Living in Jasper, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jasper · Census data 2020–2024
Jasper has 7,299 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $45,078 (43% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $130,100, the median rent is $892/month.
Jasper at a glance
- Population
- 7,299
- Median age
- 38.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $45,078State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $130,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $892/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 57.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Jasper a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jasper
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jasper the median home value is $130,100, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $892 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,269 a month in housing costs.
Jasper median household income
The median household income in Jasper is $45,078 and the income per person is $22,927. 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Jasper: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,896
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.8%
- Vacant
- 15.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.12
Jasper demographics
- Population
- 7,299
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 3,301
- Foreign-born
- 2.6%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jasper ›
Education in Jasper
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Jasper have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jasper
- Unemployment rate
- 9.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.5%
- Drive alone
- 83.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Jasper vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 7,299 | $45,078 | $130,100 | $892 |
| Sam Rayburn | 1,366 | $83,056 | $255,200 | $1,108 |
| Newton | 2,534 | $56,172 | $102,100 | $1,032 |
| Kirbyville | 2,032 | $43,083 | $87,400 | $597 |
| Pineland | 817 | $31,858 | $80,700 | $500 |
| Colmesneil | 642 | $58,056 | $119,900 | $808 |
| Woodville | 2,755 | $45,865 | $214,900 | $1,075 |
| South Toledo Bend | 336 | $61,786 | $250,000 | — |
| Merryville | 1,004 | $29,219 | $100,500 | $602 |
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What is the median household income in Jasper, TX?
The median household income in Jasper is $45,078, 43% 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 Jasper?
The median home value in Jasper is $130,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Jasper?
The median gross rent in Jasper is $892 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Jasper, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 9.3%; a poverty rate of 26.9%.
What is the median age in Jasper?
The median age in Jasper is 38.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Jasper?
The average commute to work in Jasper is 22 minutes; 2.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jasper?
The unemployment rate in Jasper is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jasper?
12.4% of adults in Jasper 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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