Living in Jonestown, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jonestown · Census data 2020–2024
Jonestown has 2,535 residents with a median age of 53.6. The median household income is $128,224 (63% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $557,600, the median rent is $2,515/month.
Jonestown at a glance
- Population
- 2,535
- Median age
- 53.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $128,224State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $557,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,515/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 93.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Jonestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 63% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Jonestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jonestown the median home value is $557,600, 68% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,515 per month, which is 19.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,160 a month in housing costs.
Jonestown median household income
The median household income in Jonestown is $128,224 and the income per person is $93,155. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Jonestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,321
- Owner-occupied
- 93.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.4%
- Vacant
- 11.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.16
Jonestown demographics
- Population
- 2,535
- Median age
- 53.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 1,173
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jonestown ›
Education in Jonestown
50.6% of adults 25 and older in Jonestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jonestown
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 40.5%
- Drive alone
- 50.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96%
Jonestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonestown | 2,535 | $128,224 | $557,600 | $2,515 |
| Volente | 784 | $178,750 | $1,091,100 | $1,219 |
| Lago Vista | 9,650 | $113,457 | $420,000 | $1,436 |
| Hudson Bend | 4,127 | $95,703 | $678,400 | $1,582 |
| Cedar Park | 78,301 | $129,545 | $513,600 | $1,846 |
| Leander | 74,067 | $139,048 | $506,200 | $1,939 |
| Point Venture | 1,598 | $110,500 | $502,700 | $2,250 |
| Steiner Ranch | 18,619 | $190,523 | $826,500 | $1,955 |
| Briarcliff | 2,735 | $140,938 | $550,800 | $2,718 |
More for people moving to Jonestown
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What is the median household income in Jonestown, TX?
The median household income in Jonestown is $128,224, 63% higher 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 Jonestown?
The median home value in Jonestown is $557,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Jonestown?
The median gross rent in Jonestown is $2,515 per month, about 19.5% of household income.
Is Jonestown, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 63% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.9%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 96% higher than the state median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Jonestown?
The median age in Jonestown is 53.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Jonestown?
The average commute to work in Jonestown is 36 minutes; 40.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jonestown?
The unemployment rate in Jonestown is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jonestown?
50.6% of adults in Jonestown 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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