Living in Kirby, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kirby · Census data 2020–2024
Kirby has 8,117 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $55,532 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $165,500, the median rent is $1,182/month.
Kirby at a glance
- Population
- 8,117
- Median age
- 38.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $55,532State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $165,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,182/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 66.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Kirby a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 13.5%.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Kirby
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kirby the median home value is $165,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,182 per month, which is 26.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,337 a month in housing costs.
Kirby median household income
The median household income in Kirby is $55,532 and the income per person is $26,230. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Kirby: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,046
- Owner-occupied
- 66.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.9%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.85
Kirby demographics
- Population
- 8,117
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 2,849
- Foreign-born
- 21.1%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kirby ›
Education in Kirby
15.8% of adults 25 and older in Kirby have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kirby
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 3.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Kirby vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirby | 8,117 | $55,532 | $165,500 | $1,182 |
| Windcrest | 5,820 | $89,844 | $302,000 | $1,372 |
| Terrell Hills | 5,070 | $186,400 | $838,400 | $1,078 |
| Alamo Heights | 7,492 | $183,088 | $779,400 | $1,727 |
| China Grove | 1,215 | $103,162 | $359,800 | — |
| Converse | 29,607 | $94,222 | $248,400 | $1,693 |
| Olmos Park | 2,115 | $176,500 | $896,300 | $1,171 |
| Live Oak | 15,984 | $79,696 | $246,300 | $1,634 |
| Universal City | 20,189 | $74,811 | $269,600 | $1,315 |
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What is the median household income in Kirby, TX?
The median household income in Kirby is $55,532, 29% 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 Kirby?
The median home value in Kirby is $165,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Kirby?
The median gross rent in Kirby is $1,182 per month, about 26.1% of household income.
Is Kirby, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 13.5%. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Kirby?
The median age in Kirby is 38.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Kirby?
The average commute to work in Kirby is 24 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kirby?
The unemployment rate in Kirby is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kirby?
15.8% of adults in Kirby 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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