Living in Jones Creek, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jones Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Jones Creek has 2,343 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $72,847 (7% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $182,300, the median rent is $1,086/month.
Jones Creek at a glance
- Population
- 2,343
- Median age
- 33.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $72,847State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $182,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,086/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Jones Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jones Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jones Creek the median home value is $182,300, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,086 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,706 a month in housing costs.
Jones Creek median household income
The median household income in Jones Creek is $72,847 and the income per person is $27,620. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Jones Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 841
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 3.12
Jones Creek demographics
- Population
- 2,343
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 29.7%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 751
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jones Creek ›
Education in Jones Creek
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Jones Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jones Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Jones Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | $72,847 | $182,300 | $1,086 |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Clute | 10,715 | $70,208 | $271,700 | $1,130 |
| Freeport | 10,621 | $61,134 | $135,900 | $1,176 |
| Richwood | 4,791 | $88,380 | $249,600 | $1,250 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Surfside Beach | 677 | $100,446 | $337,700 | $1,600 |
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Jones Creek, TX?
The median household income in Jones Creek is $72,847, 7% 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 Jones Creek?
The median home value in Jones Creek is $182,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Jones Creek?
The median gross rent in Jones Creek is $1,086 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Jones Creek, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 36% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 15.6%.
What is the median age in Jones Creek?
The median age in Jones Creek is 33.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Jones Creek?
The average commute to work in Jones Creek is 24 minutes; 5.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jones Creek?
The unemployment rate in Jones Creek is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jones Creek?
9.9% of adults in Jones Creek 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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