Living in Josephine, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Josephine · Census data 2020–2024
Josephine has 5,842 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $91,000 (16% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $320,200, the median rent is $1,688/month.
Josephine at a glance
- Population
- 5,842
- Median age
- 33.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $91,000State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $320,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,688/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 49 min
Is Josephine a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Josephine
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Josephine the median home value is $320,200, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,688 per month, which is 27% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,113 a month in housing costs.
Josephine median household income
The median household income in Josephine is $91,000 and the income per person is $37,041. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Josephine: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,954
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 5.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 3.17
Josephine demographics
- Population
- 5,842
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 33.8%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 1,844
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 10.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Josephine ›
Education in Josephine
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Josephine have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Josephine
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 49 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.3%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.7%
Josephine vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josephine | 5,842 | $91,000 | $320,200 | $1,688 |
| Nevada | 1,319 | $119,750 | $393,800 | $1,654 |
| Caddo Mills | 3,340 | $107,067 | $299,700 | $1,135 |
| Royse City | 20,037 | $116,660 | $322,500 | $2,078 |
| Farmersville | 4,018 | $81,036 | $289,400 | $1,236 |
| Lavon | 6,498 | $131,303 | $394,300 | $2,203 |
| Union Valley | 751 | $93,051 | $325,900 | — |
| Fate | 22,884 | $132,752 | $384,300 | $2,500 |
| Rockwall | 51,168 | $115,580 | $411,700 | $1,947 |
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What is the median household income in Josephine, TX?
The median household income in Josephine is $91,000, 16% 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 Josephine?
The median home value in Josephine is $320,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Josephine?
The median gross rent in Josephine is $1,688 per month, about 27% of household income.
Is Josephine, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 16% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 13% higher than the state median; an average commute of 49 minutes.
What is the median age in Josephine?
The median age in Josephine is 33.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Josephine?
The average commute to work in Josephine is 49 minutes; 18.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Josephine?
The unemployment rate in Josephine is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Josephine?
22.1% of adults in Josephine 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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