Living in Krum, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Krum · Census data 2020–2024
Krum has 6,189 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $124,405 (59% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $336,500, the median rent is $1,974/month.
Krum at a glance
- Population
- 6,189
- Median age
- 35.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $124,405State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $336,500State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,974/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Krum a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 59% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Krum
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Krum the median home value is $336,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,974 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,940 a month in housing costs.
Krum median household income
The median household income in Krum is $124,405 and the income per person is $47,221. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Krum: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,035
- Owner-occupied
- 75.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.2%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 3.07
Krum demographics
- Population
- 6,189
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 2,014
- Foreign-born
- 4%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Krum ›
Education in Krum
36.2% of adults 25 and older in Krum have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Krum
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Krum vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krum | 6,189 | $124,405 | $336,500 | $1,974 |
| Denton | 152,866 | $76,019 | $348,200 | $1,420 |
| Ponder | 2,626 | $106,250 | $321,000 | $2,158 |
| Sanger | 9,641 | $91,075 | $295,400 | $1,504 |
| DISH | 541 | $159,000 | $471,600 | — |
| Argyle | 5,371 | $181,352 | $695,300 | $2,713 |
| Corinth | 23,385 | $120,580 | $375,600 | $1,891 |
| Shady Shores | 2,922 | $159,375 | $492,300 | $1,399 |
| Justin | 5,447 | $114,157 | $406,800 | $2,000 |
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What is the median household income in Krum, TX?
The median household income in Krum is $124,405, 59% 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 Krum?
The median home value in Krum is $336,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Krum?
The median gross rent in Krum is $1,974 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Krum, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 59% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Krum?
The median age in Krum is 35.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Krum?
The average commute to work in Krum is 32 minutes; 17% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Krum?
The unemployment rate in Krum is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Krum?
36.2% of adults in Krum 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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