Living in Kosse, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kosse · Census data 2020–2024
Kosse has 430 residents with a median age of 50.3. The median household income is $61,250 (22% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $108,500, the median rent is $1,188/month.
Kosse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kosse at a glance
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 50.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $108,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,188/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Kosse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Kosse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kosse the median home value is $108,500, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,188 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,155 a month in housing costs.
Kosse median household income
The median household income in Kosse is $61,250 and the income per person is $30,254. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Kosse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 81.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.1%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.36
Kosse demographics
- Population
- 430
- Median age
- 50.3
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 182
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kosse ›
Education in Kosse
13% of adults 25 and older in Kosse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kosse
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 8%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.2%
Kosse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosse | 430 | $61,250 | $108,500 | $1,188 |
| Thornton | 565 | $53,750 | $84,000 | $897 |
| Bremond | 855 | $71,667 | $130,000 | $917 |
| Marlin | 5,516 | $36,426 | $66,000 | $689 |
| Groesbeck | 3,914 | $61,571 | $162,500 | $855 |
| Mart | 1,704 | $62,917 | $116,100 | $895 |
| Franklin | 1,530 | $54,265 | $168,800 | $889 |
| Riesel | 1,453 | $98,063 | $178,500 | $1,172 |
| Marquez | 198 | $84,375 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Kosse, TX?
The median household income in Kosse is $61,250, 22% 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 Kosse?
The median home value in Kosse is $108,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Kosse?
The median gross rent in Kosse is $1,188 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Kosse, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 3.4%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
What is the median age in Kosse?
The median age in Kosse is 50.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Kosse?
The average commute to work in Kosse is 25 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kosse?
The unemployment rate in Kosse is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kosse?
13% of adults in Kosse 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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